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center console

American  
[sen-ter kahn-sohl] / ˈsɛn tər ˈkɑn soʊl /

noun

  • center consoles
    plural
  1. the section of the interior of a car between the two front seats where various controls can be found.

  2. a type of boat having a single deck, an open hull, and the helm in the center of the deck.


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And then, just when you think the surprises have all played out: heated center console armrests.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 6, 2026

Leaning across the center console, he flung open the passenger door.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 3, 2026

In our experience, seamless connecting and no cables cluttering the center console are reasons enough to insist on wireless smartphone interfacing.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 26, 2025

There are door pockets that can accommodate water bottles and a center console compartment that’s good for stowing your smartphone.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 28, 2024

Between the living room and the den, we have the center console, or kitchen.

From "Paper Towns" by John Green

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