discman

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Definition of discman in English English dictionary

A portable compact disc player with headphones

Discman was the nickname given to Sony's first portable CD player, the D-50, which was the first on the market in 1984, and adopted for Sony's entire portable CD player line. In Japan, all Discman products are referred to as "CD Walkman" and the name was adopted worldwide in 2000 along with a redesigned "Walkman" logo

Etymology

() A trademark from disc + man, modelled on the earlier Walkman.