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Walkman

[wawk-muhn, -man] / ˈwɔk mən, -ˌmæn /


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The Walkman came out in 1979, revolutionizing how people listen to music.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 2026

If the truck and the Walkman were metaphorical beacons, a modest gold, rope necklace and Jeff Kent’s mustache were concealed anchors even when in plain sight.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 26, 2026

So put on your low-rise jeans, grab your Walkman, and an *NSYNC CD ’cause we’re so back.

From Salon Oct. 19, 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

I sternly asked, “Why did you get me this Walkman and cassette if we are not friends? And how did you know that I like rap music?”

From "A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier" by Ishmael Beah




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