IPod

UK: ˈaɪpɒd | US: ˈaɪpɑːd

Definition

  1. n. a brand of portable media players designed and marketed by Apple Inc.

Structure
i <internet/individual>pod <container, from "pod" (seed case)>
Etymology

The name "iPod" was coined by Apple in 2001, combining the prefix "i-" (originally shorthand for "internet" or "individual" in Apple products like the iMac) with "pod," evoking the idea of a small, sleek container (like a seed pod). The "pod" metaphor aligns with the device's compact, self-contained design. Over time, "iPod" became synonymous with portable digital music players, though the prefix "i-" later expanded to signify Apple's broader ecosystem (e.g., iPhone, iPad).

Examples

  1. She listened to her favorite album on her iPod during the commute.

  2. The iPod revolutionized how people carried and played music.

  3. Early iPods had a click wheel for navigation.

  4. He still owns a classic iPod from 2005.

  5. Apple discontinued the iPod line in 2022 after smartphones replaced its functionality.