Walkman
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Walkman
First recorded in 1975–80
Example Sentences
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So put on your low-rise jeans, grab your Walkman, and an *NSYNC CD ’cause we’re so back.
From Salon • Oct. 19, 2025
By 1987, music was on the radio, on my Sony Walkman and on MTV.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 7, 2025
And these kids were really getting it — even though she’s got a Walkman, which is completely, I mean, a million years ago.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2025
The show stays almost entirely true to the 1995 film, with everyone sporting the latest 90s fashions, carrying a glitzy pager, and listening to angsty teen bangers on a Walkman.
From BBC • Mar. 14, 2025
She’s listening to music on her Walkman and chewing a large wad of bubble gum.
From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles
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