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Toshiba

Toshiba

3.5
An electronic product made by Toshiba, such as a laptop or television
  • noun
  • /təˈʃiːbə/
translation icon : Toshiba
  • I recently bought a Toshiba television that has stunning picture quality.

Examples

  • And in fact, behind me there is a Toshiba laptop.

  • I'm not sure if you guys seen it, but it's doing a comparison side by side with a Toshiba notebook and the EPC.

  • What is this even the Toshiba Fire TV?

  • So mine is a virgin store fly with some Toshiba Nan chips on it.

  • So that's a Toshiba, I believe it says Hynix.

  • Last week on the show, we talked about the new Toshiba QLC NAND or Quad level cell brand new following TLC and V NAND of course.

  • Her Toshiba laptop is known for its lightweight design and long battery life.

  • The new Toshiba tablet features the latest technology for portable gaming.

Synonyms

laptop
vsToshiba
309 1.0

A small, light computer you can use on your lap

is a brand product label, not the general device type
laptop computer
vsToshiba
17 1.3

A small, light machine you can carry to use for work or study

is a brand product label, not the general device type
netbook
vsToshiba
  • Specialized
14 3.4

A small light laptop for basic tasks and internet use

refers to the company product rather than a specific small laptop category
Sony
vsToshiba
1 1.5

An electronic or entertainment product with the Sony brand

is the name for products from a specific company rather than a device type
Samsung
vsToshiba
2.3

An electronic product made by Samsung, like a phone or television

refers to products from one named company, not any brand
Nintendo
vsToshiba
  • Informal
2.8

A home video game machine you play on

is the label for products from one company, not only consoles

Surface Forms

Toshiba singular
Toshibas plural

Etymology

Toshiba as a product name comes from the company name, which was made by joining To- (from Tokyo) and -shiba (from Shibaura). So a Toshiba laptop or TV is simply an electronic device made by that company.