Pronunciations (2)
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/nɪnˈtɛndəʊ/
Pronunciation notes
- Received-Pronunciation
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/nɪnˈtɛndoʊ/
Pronunciation notes
- General-American
Proper noun
A Japanese multinational company that develops, publishes and releases both video games and video game consoles.
Noun
A Nintendo Entertainment System, or other video game system made by Nintendo.
- Synonyms
- Examples
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Wanna play on my Nintendo after school?
There is nothing wrong with the accoutrements of personal affluence, but if the numbers of personal stereos, Nintendos, mobile phones and cars grow […].
More examples (3)
These professionals are the sort whose children play with Nintendos and own bikes
Franz: “How do elves make Nintendos?” Dad: “You ask all the hard questions, don't you? I really don't know.”
The only message at home was from my nephew, letting me know my mother was back home, safe and sound, except for a sore "Nintendo thumb".
Any video game console, especially by those not familiar with video games.
Usage- broadly
Any popular product or activity.
Usage- broadly
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He was far more interested in bullfighting, which was the Nintendo of the day, only considerably more dangerous