CEFR A2

game boy

noun phrase

Meaning

A handheld game console produced by Nintendo, characterized by its portability and simplicity.

Examples

The original Game Boy was released in 1989 and became a cultural phenomenon.
She spent hours playing games on her Game Boy during road trips.

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game boy (A2)

noun phrase

Pronunciation: /ˈɡeɪm ˈbɔɪ/

Definition

A handheld game console produced by Nintendo, characterized by its portability and simplicity.

Examples

The original Game Boy was released in 1989 and became a cultural phenomenon.
She spent hours playing games on her Game Boy during road trips.

How to Use game boy

play games on a Game Boy (collocation): to use the console for gaming — "I used to play games on a Game Boy during long car rides."
Game Boy game (noun phrase): a game designed for the console — "Tetris is a classic Game Boy game."

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