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Sony

Sony

1 1.5
An electronic or entertainment product with the Sony brand
  • noun
  • /ˈsoʊni/
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  • So these are Sony's new wireless noise cancelling earbuds.

I use my noise cancelling Sony XM threes.

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Examples

  • The camera I got is a Sony Vixia camera.

  • Years ago, someone gave me a Sony PSP.

  • And I got a Sony Ericsson mobile phone for Christmas and I couldn't wait to open it.

  • I use my noise cancelling Sony XM threes.

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  • I just bought a Sony PlayStation to enjoy the latest games.

  • Her favorite brand for headphones is Sony because of their quality sound.

  • The new Sony TV has an amazing picture quality and smart features.

Synonyms

Toshiba
vsSony
3.5

An electronic product made by Toshiba, such as a laptop or television

is used informally for any entertainment or electronic item from the brand
Kodak
vsSony
3.7

Made by the Kodak company to show the brand

is used as a general informal name for the brand's electronic or entertainment items

Surface Forms

Sony singular
Sonys plural

Etymology

Sony used to mean a product from the company Sony, and that company name comes from sonus ('sound') and sonny ('young'). Because the brand stood for new sound and technology, people often say 'a Sony' to mean an electronic or entertainment item made by that company.