Definition

A Japanese multinational corporation and conglomerate founded in 1946, best known for manufacturing consumer electronics including televisions, audio equipment, gaming consoles (PlayStation), and cameras. Sony is one of the world's largest media and technology companies.

Example Usage

I bought a Sony TV because of its reputation for picture quality.

Origin

From the Latin word 'sonus' (sound) combined with 'Sunny Boys,' the original company name; shortened to Sony in 1958.

Fun Fact

Sony's PlayStation console has been one of the most successful gaming platforms in history, with the PS2 becoming the best-selling home console ever.

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