Panasonic

Part of speech: noun, proper noun

Definitions

1. A multinational corporation specializing in the design, manufacture, and sale of electronic products including home appliances, audiovisual equipment, and industrial devices
2. A global brand known for producing a wide range of consumer electronics such as televisions, cameras, and audio systems, as well as business solutions and home appliances
3. An international company that offers technologies and electronic goods for domestic, commercial, and industrial use, encompassing products like batteries, lighting, and communication equipment

Etymology: Panasonic is the trade name of the Japanese electronics company now formally called Panasonic Holdings, and its name was built from two pieces. "Pan" comes from the Greek prefix meaning "all," and "sonic" relates to sound. Put together, the name suggests a company dealing with sound across the board, a promise that its products would reach every corner of the audio world. The company's founder, Konosuke Matsushita, was known for choosing names that carried a clear message, and the blend of "pan" and "sonic" fits that approach. The name was chosen to signal broad reach in an industry where audio equipment was one of the first areas the firm made its name in.