Walkman
(noun)
A portable cassette player, especially one that can be carried in a pocket or bag and used with headphones.
Origin:
The term walkman is a brand name of sony corporation, first introduced in 1979. the name was intended to evoke the image of a person walking while listening to music on the portable player.
Examples:
- I used to love listening to my walkman while walking to school.
- I remember when walkman was considered a high-tech device.
- The walkman was the first portable cassette player that allowed people to listen to music on the go.
- My first walkman was a gift from my parents on my 15th birthday.
- The walkman was a game changer for the music industry, making it possible for people to listen to their own music anytime, anywhere.