noun
Common
PlayStation
PLAY-stay-shuhn
PlayStation (noun) means a brand of video game console made by Sony. Example: “He unwrapped a brand-new PlayStation on Christmas morning.”
noun
1
A brand of video game console made by Sony.
"The Everlasting Treat Ball landed like the PlayStation of the pet products world back in 2004."
— Michael Schaffer, One Nation Under Dog (2009)
"He unwrapped a brand-new PlayStation on Christmas morning."
"His dad bought him a Playstation 5 yesterday."
verb
1
Informal: to play video games on a PlayStation console.
"They laughed, thinking of their friend who had swapped his evening run for pizza eating and PlayStationing and had ballooned."
— Amanda Prowse, Another Love (2016)
"They spent all Saturday playstationing instead of doing homework."
How to use PlayStation
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSony's well-known line of home video game consoles.
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Word forms
- Plural
- PlayStations
- Third person singular
- PlayStations
- Past tense
- PlayStationed
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Etymology
From play + station; the name was coined by Sony for its console line.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for PlayStation
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Frequently asked questions
What does “PlayStation” mean?
The word “PlayStation” means a brand of video game console made by Sony. In plain terms, sony's well-known line of home video game consoles.
How do you pronounce “PlayStation”?
“PlayStation” is pronounced PLAY-stay-shuhn (/ˈpleɪˌsteɪʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “PlayStation” in a sentence?
Here is “PlayStation” used in a sentence: “He unwrapped a brand-new PlayStation on Christmas morning.”
What part of speech is “PlayStation”?
Depending on how it is used, “PlayStation” can be a noun and a verb.
Is “PlayStation” a common word?
“PlayStation” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “PlayStation” have?
“PlayStation” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a brand of video game console made by Sony.
What is the difference between a PlayStation and an Xbox?
Both are home video game consoles, but PlayStation is made by Sony while Xbox is made by Microsoft. They compete directly, and each has its own exclusive games, online services, and controller design.
What is the difference between a PlayStation and a Nintendo Switch?
A PlayStation is a Sony console designed mainly for home use and high-performance gaming, while the Nintendo Switch is a hybrid console that works both as a handheld and on a TV. They also have separate game libraries, since each company makes its own exclusive titles.
Is 'PlayStation' capitalized?
Yes, PlayStation is a brand name and proper noun, so it is written with a capital P and a capital S in the middle. The lowercase spelling 'playstation' is informal and not the official form.
Who makes the PlayStation?
The PlayStation is made by Sony, which launched the brand as a line of video game consoles. Each new generation is developed and sold by Sony's gaming division.
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