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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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
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The game has been heralded as both a critical and commercial success, with over 3.5 million units sold as of December, and ranks at or near the top of digital storefronts across every platform from consoles to PC and mobile.
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Paulina Dedaj, Fox News, 22 Dec. 2024
Ian, revved up by the camogie carnage and fresh off consoling Eva (eye emojis x2), takes it upon himself to tell Angelica in no uncertain terms to back off the Garvey sisters.
—Caroline Framke, Vulture, 27 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Still, the surf boat’s design hews to Chris-Craft’s classic aesthetic, boasting details such as majestic teak decks, smooth leather upholstery with intricate stitching, and a teak console in the cockpit.
—Jaclyn Trop, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024
The game has been heralded as both a critical and commercial success, with over 3.5 million units sold as of December, and ranks at or near the top of digital storefronts across every platform from consoles to PC and mobile.
—Scott Robertson, Rolling Stone, 24 Dec. 2024
Verb
The second-year quarterback was brought to tears and had to be consoled by his other teammates.
—Paulina Dedaj, Fox News, 22 Dec. 2024
Ian, revved up by the camogie carnage and fresh off consoling Eva (eye emojis x2), takes it upon himself to tell Angelica in no uncertain terms to back off the Garvey sisters.
—Caroline Framke, Vulture, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Console.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/console. Accessed 30 Dec. 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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