1
: an architectural member projecting from a wall to form a bracket or from a keystone for ornament
2
3
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 (such as a keyboard or switches) by which an operator can monitor and interact with a system (such as a computer or dubber)
4
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
5
: an electronic system that connects to a display (such as a television set) and is used primarily to play video games
consoled; consoling
: to alleviate the grief, sense of loss, or trouble of : comfort
console a widow
I consoled myself with the thought that things could be much worse.
consoler
noun
plural consolers
He was a tactful consoler and capable of great generosity to people in trouble.
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Synonyms
Examples of console in a Sentence
Noun
a custom-built walnut console holds all of their home-theater components
Verb
Nothing could console her after his death.
the military officer who must console the bereaved at a soldier's funeral
Recent Examples on the WebJesse Newell, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2024
Sony is rumored to be preparing to launch a PS5 Pro console later this year that includes PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR), an image upscaling technique that’s similar to Nvidia’s DLSS or AMD’s FSR.
—Tom Warren, The Verge, 2 Apr. 2024
Keep in Mind This option may roll around in a console or roll off a table.
—Jack Byram, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Mar. 2024
Many of the TVs in the 2024 lineup include advanced processing and color features, as well as the ability to play video games at 120 frames per second in 4K resolution—the fastest that modern consoles like the PlayStation 5 and Xbox One can handle.
—Parker Hall, WIRED, 25 Mar. 2024
This display can connect to PCs, smartphones, laptops, and most major gaming consoles through a simple USB-C or HDMI port.
—Stackcommerce Team, PCMAG, 17 Mar. 2024
Their newsroom reflects their target audience — there’s a video game console in the kitchen, a dog roams the halls and everyone appears to be in their 20s.
—Joshua Berlinger, CNN, 16 Mar. 2024
In the clip, Norris recalls first picking up the gaming console as a child, when his father introduced him to Gran Turismo on the PlayStation 2.
—Tim Chan, Variety, 14 Mar. 2024
And how attractive, whether it’s mounted or standing on a console, will the TV look in your space?
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 22 Mar. 2024
Mohammed Naseehu Ali, The New Yorker, 25 Mar. 2024
Apple can at least console itself with the knowledge that the Commission isn’t only interested in its potential anti-steering tactics—Android proprietor and Google-parent Alphabet is now being probed over the same thing.
—David Meyer, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2024
But Ohtani playfully consoles him, without a trace of frustration on his face.
—Max Kim, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2024
Instead of consoling her during the crisis, her partner took space outside on the balcony with the door closed.
—Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2024
One of those cries appeared in a clip in her post, when her doctor appeared to be consoling her ahead of one of her procedures.
—Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2024
Stefanovic came over to console him with a pat on the back going into a timeout.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2024
The friend of Harith praised the girl's wisdom and honor and consoled his frustrated friend.
—Nwa Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 11 Mar. 2024
After the awards show ended, Scorsese was seen hugging and consoling Gladstone, perhaps discussing the Oscar going to Stone.
—Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Mar. 2024
Noun
The officer saw an open 16-ounce can of Coors Light in the center console, the affidavit said.
—Jesse Newell, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2024
Sony is rumored to be preparing to launch a PS5 Pro console later this year that includes PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR), an image upscaling technique that’s similar to Nvidia’s DLSS or AMD’s FSR.
—Tom Warren, The Verge, 2 Apr. 2024
Keep in Mind This option may roll around in a console or roll off a table.
—Jack Byram, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Mar. 2024
Many of the TVs in the 2024 lineup include advanced processing and color features, as well as the ability to play video games at 120 frames per second in 4K resolution—the fastest that modern consoles like the PlayStation 5 and Xbox One can handle.
—Parker Hall, WIRED, 25 Mar. 2024
This display can connect to PCs, smartphones, laptops, and most major gaming consoles through a simple USB-C or HDMI port.
—Stackcommerce Team, PCMAG, 17 Mar. 2024
Their newsroom reflects their target audience — there’s a video game console in the kitchen, a dog roams the halls and everyone appears to be in their 20s.
—Joshua Berlinger, CNN, 16 Mar. 2024
In the clip, Norris recalls first picking up the gaming console as a child, when his father introduced him to Gran Turismo on the PlayStation 2.
—Tim Chan, Variety, 14 Mar. 2024
And how attractive, whether it’s mounted or standing on a console, will the TV look in your space?
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 22 Mar. 2024
Verb
Our front yard swarmed with mourners, some weeping like children, others consoling the weepers, and the rest loudly reciting verses from the Quran, in memoriam to Uncle Usama.
—Mohammed Naseehu Ali, The New Yorker, 25 Mar. 2024
Apple can at least console itself with the knowledge that the Commission isn’t only interested in its potential anti-steering tactics—Android proprietor and Google-parent Alphabet is now being probed over the same thing.
—David Meyer, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2024
But Ohtani playfully consoles him, without a trace of frustration on his face.
—Max Kim, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2024
Instead of consoling her during the crisis, her partner took space outside on the balcony with the door closed.
—Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2024
One of those cries appeared in a clip in her post, when her doctor appeared to be consoling her ahead of one of her procedures.
—Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2024
Stefanovic came over to console him with a pat on the back going into a timeout.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2024
The friend of Harith praised the girl's wisdom and honor and consoled his frustrated friend.
—Nwa Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 11 Mar. 2024
After the awards show ended, Scorsese was seen hugging and consoling Gladstone, perhaps discussing the Oscar going to Stone.
—Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Mar. 2024
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console
1 of 2 noun
con·sole
ˈkän-ˌsōl 
1
a
: the part of an organ at which the organist sits and which contains the keyboard and controls
b
: a panel or cabinet with dials and switches for controlling an electronic or mechanical device
2
: a cabinet (as for a phonograph or television set) that stands on the floor
3
: an electronic system that connects to a display (as a TV set) and is used to play video games
console
2 of 2 verb
con·sole
kən-ˈsōl
consoled; consoling
: to comfort in times of grief, distress, or suffering
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