console

noun

con·sole | \ ˈkän-ˌsōl

Definition of console

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : an architectural member projecting from a wall to form a bracket or from a keystone for ornament

2 : console table

3a : 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)

4a : 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

console

verb

con·sole | \ kən-ˈsōl

consoled; consoling

Definition of console (Entry 2 of 2)

transitive verb

: 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.

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Verb

consoler noun, plural consolers

He was a tactful consoler and capable of great generosity to people in trouble. — Ferdinand Mount

consolingly \ -ˈsō-liŋ-lē

\ adverb

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 Web: Noun

The subscription option is cheaper than the usual separate purchase of a console and both online services. — Rachel Lerman, The Seattle Times, "Microsoft launches monthly Xbox subscription fee to buy new consoles," 27 Aug. 2018 Perched in front of a Sony television was a brand-new white Sonos Beam on an entertainment console. — Lauren Goode, WIRED, "Sonos's New Soundbar Points to a Voice-Enabled Future," 6 June 2018 Even video-game players can get in on the action with devices that convert their video-game consoles into internet-access devices. — Popular Mechanics, "The Death of the Internet," 7 Feb. 2019 Sony released its Playstation Classic console loaded with early 3D games, and Sega is set to release its Mega Drive Mini next year. — Dami Lee, The Verge, "The Verge 2018 tech report card: Gadgets," 30 Dec. 2018 Fortnite might be all the rage right now, but retro consoles are also having a moment. — Adam Schubak, Good Housekeeping, "We Figured Out How You Can Buy All Your Christmas Gifts on a $500 Budget," 21 Nov. 2018 Instead, there are buttons for drive, neutral, and reverse in the center console, and the e-brake is to the left of the steering wheel at the bottom of the dashboard. — Eric Bangeman, Ars Technica, "Nine things I learned from driving a supercar for three days," 9 Nov. 2018 Ford, for one, has developed a partnership with Heinz to turn tomato peels into center console storage bins, and with Jose Cuervo to use agave waste from tequila production in wiring harnesses and brackets. — Katherine Lagrave, Condé Nast Traveler, "What the Road Trip Looks Like in 2030," 20 July 2018 Volvo’s handsome iPad-style touch screen in the center console is among the largest in the auto industry, particularly for a small vehicle like the XC40, but its response time could stand improvement. — Mark Phelan, USA TODAY, "Review: Volvo loads up XC40 compact SUV with nifty features," 8 June 2018

Recent Examples on the Web: Verb

A few hours later, Hailey was seen crying in a restaurant while Justin tried to console her, according to People. — Tamara Fuentes, Seventeen, "Justin Bieber Finally Got a Hair Cut With Hailey Baldwin By His Side," 9 Aug. 2018 In the sneak peek photos, David is pinned behind a car, with only Kensi to console him. — Megan Stein, Country Living, "'NCIS: Los Angeles' Hints Kensi's Life Will 'Change' in a Seriously Emotional Preview," 13 Jan. 2019 Critics often point to Victoria's seemingly all-consuming affection for Albert and her laments that their children failed to console her in his absence. — Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, "What Was Queen Victoria Like as a Mother?," 13 Jan. 2019 Turner, 22, was seen cradling her head as Jonas consoled her. — Kathleen Joyce, Fox News, "'Games of Thrones' star Sophie Turner reveals why she was seen crying while out with Joe Jonas," 17 Aug. 2018 After his last kick sailed off course, Gonzalez sat alone hanging his head while sitting on the Browns’ bench before being consoled by Saints kicker Wil Lutz. — Tom Withers, The Seattle Times, "Kicked aside: Browns try out kickers to replace Gonzalez," 17 Sep. 2018 Who among us hasn't consoled a friend who was ghosted by saying that her crush is potentially a serial killer? — Danielle Mcnally, Marie Claire, "We Showed 'You've Got Mail' to Our Gen-Z Coworkers and Now Feel Very Old," 1 Aug. 2018 The letter was sent not by Gilad but by Abramovitz’s girlfriend, a flute student at McGill who had spent night after night consoling him about the rejection, Abramovitz said. — Samantha Schmidt, courant.com, "Musician Discovers Ex-Girlfriend Faked Rejection Letter From His Dream School," 15 June 2018 For some, the memories of one year ago proved too much and several people could be seen breaking down in tears and being consoled by friends and family during the service. — Richard Smirke, Billboard, "Manchester Unites in Song to Remember Victims of Ariana Grande Arena Bombing," 22 May 2018

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