console

noun
UK: /kənˈsəʊl/
US: /kənˈsoʊl/

  1. A control panel of a device, vehicle, or piece of machinery.

    1. The pilot checked the readings on the console.
    2. She adjusted the settings on the mixing console in the recording studio.

  2. A surface containing the controls for a piece of electronic equipment.

    1. He sat at the video game console all day.
    2. The technician troubleshooted the network server from the system console.

  3. A piece of electronic equipment that is connected to a screen, used for playing video games.

    1. My favorite console is the newest version.
    2. The gaming console provides hours of entertainment for the whole family.

Synonyms

soothe comfort console table
console verb

  1. To give comfort or sympathy to someone who is sad or disappointed.

    1. I tried to console my sad friend.
    2. Her teammates tried to console her after she lost the competition.

  2. To alleviate someone's grief, sadness, or disappointment, often by offering sympathy or support.

    1. He consoled her after the loss of her beloved pet hamster.
    2. The teacher tried to console the students when their field trip was cancelled due to rain.
console noun

  1. A cabinet or decorative table, often fixed to a wall and supported by brackets or legs.

    1. The flowers were displayed on a console.
    2. She placed a mirror above the console in the hallway.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "console" in English means: A control panel of a device, vehicle, or piece of machinery., A surface containing the controls for a piece of electronic equipment., A piece of electronic equipment that is connected to a screen, used for playing video games..

The phonetic transcription of "console" is /kənˈsəʊl/ in British English and /kənˈsoʊl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "console": soothe, comfort, console table.

Example usage of "console": "The pilot checked the readings on the console.". More examples on the page.