PlayStation
/ˈpleɪˌsteɪʃən/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: PlayStations
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A video game console of the PlayStation brand.
Noun
Examples
His dad bought him a Playstation 5 yesterday.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The original PlayStation.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “PlayStation” mean?
A video game console of the PlayStation brand.
Is “PlayStation” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.