First Known Use: 1664
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noun con·sole \ˈkän-ˌsōl\
: a flat surface that contains the controls for a machine, for a piece of electrical equipment, etc.
: a cabinet for a stereo or television that stands on the floor
Full Definition of CONSOLE
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: an architectural member projecting from a wall to form a bracket or from a keystone for ornament
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a : an upright case that houses the keyboards and controlling mechanisms of an organ and from which the organ is played b : a combination of readouts or displays and an input device (as a keyboard or switches) by which an operator can monitor and interact with a system (as a computer or dubber)
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a : a cabinet (as for a radio or television set) designed to rest directly on the floor b : a small storage cabinet between bucket seats in an automobile
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: an electronic system that connects to a display (as a television set) and is used primarily to play video games
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Origin of CONSOLE
French
Rhymes with CONSOLE
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verb con·sole \kən-ˈsōl\
: to try to make (someone) feel less sadness or disappointment
con·soledcon·sol·ing
Full Definition of CONSOLE
transitive verb
: to alleviate the grief, sense of loss, or trouble of : comfort <console a widow>
— con·sol·ing·ly \-ˈsō-liŋ-lē\ adverb
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Origin of CONSOLE
French consoler, from Latin consolari, from com- + solari to console
First Known Use: 1673
CONSOLING Defined for Kids
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verb con·sole \kən-ˈsōl\
con·soledcon·sol·ing
Definition of CONSOLE for Kids
: to comfort in a time of grief or distress
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noun con·sole \ˈkän-ˌsōl\
Definition of CONSOLE for Kids
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: a panel on which are dials and switches for controlling an electronic or mechanical device
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: an electronic system that connects to a display (as a TV) and is used to play video games
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: a cabinet (as for a television) that stands on the floor
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: the part of an organ at which the organist sits and which contains the keyboard and controls
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