iPod
See also: ipod
English
A black iPod Classic.
Etymology
Coined (and trademarked) by Apple, from i- + pod, suggesting a small place to keep things. Inspired by the space shuttles in 2001: A Space Odyssey and the quote, "Open the pod bay doors, Hal."
Noun
iPod (plural iPods)
- (trademark) A portable music player made by Apple.
- 2009, What's Up, Britain? (page 42)
- Britain's twenty-somethings have become iPod-carrying Dick Whittingtons, drawn to London by the prospect of large salaries and hopes of a vibrant social life.
- 2009, What's Up, Britain? (page 42)
- (by extension) Any portable personal MP3 player or similar device. (Can we add an example for this sense?)
Coordinate terms
(Apple):
- Walkman
- Discman
(genericized):
- pocket radio
- walkman
- discman
Derived terms
- podcast
- podcasting
- iPod tax
Related terms
- iPad
- iMac
- iBook
- iPhone
Translations
device
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References
- Sam Costello (24 June 2019), “How the iPod Got Its Name”, in Lifewire, retrieved 22 August 2019
Anagrams
- Diop, poid
Chinese
Etymology
Borrowed from English iPod.
Noun
iPod
- iPod (the Apple iPod)
- iPod (a generic personal portable MP3 player)
French
Etymology
From English iPod.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /aj.pɔd/
Audio (file)
Noun
iPod m (plural iPods)
- iPod (the Apple iPod)
- iPod (a generic personal portable MP3 player)
Polish
Etymology
Borrowed from English iPod.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈaj.pɔt/
- Rhymes: -ajpɔt
- Syllabification: i‧Pod
Noun
iPod m anim
- iPod
Declension
Declension of iPod
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | iPod | iPody |
| genitive | iPoda | iPodów |
| dative | iPodowi | iPodom |
| accusative | iPod | iPody |
| instrumental | iPodem | iPodami |
| locative | iPodzie | iPodach |
| vocative | iPodzie | iPody |
Further reading
- iPod in Wielki słownik języka polskiego, Instytut Języka Polskiego PAN
- iPod in Polish dictionaries at PWN
Portuguese
Noun
iPod m (plural iPods)
- iPod (portable music player produced by Apple Inc.)