noun
Sony
SOH-nee
noun
1
A device or product made by the Japanese electronics company Sony.
"He plugged in his old Sony to watch the tape."
How to Use Sony
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUsed loosely to mean a Sony-brand gadget.
When to use it
Informal, brand-derived usage rather than a standard dictionary word.
Word Forms
Sonys plural
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.
Test yourself on “Sony”
A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage
→
Fill the Gap
Can you complete this real example?
He plugged in his old _____ to watch the tape.
Etymology
The company name blends Latin sonus ("sound") with "sonny," suggesting a lively young company built around sound technology.