Walkman
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3.5
- noun
- /ˈwɔːkˌmæn/
- Archaic
:
Walkman
- On his way into the kitchen, he picked up James's Walkman from where he'd left it on the floor.
- Sony Walkman
But I remember I would cut grass and I usually didn't have my cassette Walkman because I didn't want to get it dusty.
- But I remember I would cut grass and I usually didn't have my cassette Walkman because I didn't want to get it dusty.
- So the Portal Pros, I've taken a look at what I've not seen are the wireless edition and then a new Walkman.
Examples
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It's a nice Sony Walkman.
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Joey is taking a shower, wearing Walkman headphones, singing along with the music.
Fiction book (1995) -
I carry the Books on Tape in a Walkman.
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- Come on, give me the Walkman.
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Right here, I got a Walkman.
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They gave me a Sony Walkman and a book to read.
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I bought him a Walkman and gave him money for tapes, thinking that music might soothe him.
Fiction book (2001) -
When she woke, she would stay there, listening to her Walkman or staring blankly out.
Fiction book (1995) -
Wearing headphones, Hawk cranks up the Walkman and spins the dial.
Fiction book (1991) -
I enjoy jogging while listening to music on my Walkman.
Synonyms
42
1.5
A machine that plays music from CDs
7
2.0
A machine that uses cassette tapes to let you hear recorded music
5
2.7
A small machine that plays music from cassette tapes, often with speakers or a headphone jack
How Portable
227
1.8
- Archaic
21
3.5
- Specialized
220
1.6
- Archaic
4
3.5
18
3.0
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Walkman was created by Sony from the everyday parts walk ('to move on foot') and man ('person') to show a small music player you can carry while walking, so the name tells you its use today.