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infotainment

infotainment

1 4.8
A car system that shows maps, plays music and connects your phone
  • noun
  • /ˌɪnfoʊˈteɪnmənt/
  • Specialized
translation icon : sistema de infotainment
  • The Ford SYNC in-car connectivity and infotainment system is five years old, and as Ford announces the 5 millionth vehicle with SYNC, we take a look back at the history of SYNC.
  • vehicle infotainment

I'm going to start with the infotainment screen itself.

Examples

  • This car has a new smartphone integration system that allows you to connect your smartphone to its infotainment system via Bluetooth.

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  • At the same time, when the car is started, the four large vents in the solid silver dash rotate open while the large central infotainment screen comes to life along with the gauge cluster.

    Blog text (21)

  • We should do a video on like in car infotainment system done right.

  • I'm going to start with the infotainment screen itself.

    Doug DeMuro

  • When you move your finger down, the infotainment system scrolls up.

  • Most newer cars are flocking to the idea of having a touchscreen infotainment center built in.

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  • It's pretty amazing how much in-car technology has advanced in recent years, and Ford's Sync system has been at the forefront of vehicle connectivity and infotainment.

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  • The new car features an 8-inch touchscreen that controls the sophisticated infotainment system, allowing drivers to access navigation and music easily.

  • My favorite aspect of the new SUV is its infotainment system, which connects seamlessly to my smartphone for hands-free calls and music.

  • The infotainment setup in this vehicle includes an advanced navigation system and a powerful sound system, making every drive enjoyable.

Synonyms

interactive multimedia system
vsinfotainment
  • Specialized
4.3

A system that lets people interact with text, sound, pictures, and video

is integrated in vehicles to provide navigation media playback phone connectivity and apps

How Feature-Rich

operating system
  • Specialized
119 3.4
infotainment
  • Specialized
1 4.8
player
  • Specialized
220 1.6
radio
∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

infotainment singular
infotainments plural

Morphology

infotainment = information + entertainment (transparent) = info + tainment

The word is a clear blend of 'information' and 'entertainment', directly reflecting its meaning.

Etymology

Infotainment is a mix of information ('facts') and entertainment ('fun'). It also names car or device systems that give maps, messages, and music together, so they 'inform' and 'entertain' drivers at the same time.