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.