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consolette

American  
[kon-suh-let] / ˌkɒn səˈlɛt /

noun

  1. a small shelf or recess in a handy location, as in the armrest, dashboard, or door panel of a car, in a shower stall, etc., for holding small, frequently used items.

  2. a small console television, phonograph, or radio.


Etymology

Origin of consolette

First recorded in 1940–45; console 2 + -ette

Example Sentences

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Two new television sets, each the cheapest in its class�a table model with a ten-inch screen for $249.95 and a "consolette" for $279,95�were brought out by Tele-Tone Radio Corp.

From Time Magazine Archive

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