<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>the act of consoling; console; comfort; solace.</li><li>the state of being consoled.</li><li>someone or something that consoles: console: His faith was a consolation during his troubles.</li><li>Her daughters are a consolation to her.</li><li>Sports: a game, match, or race for tournament entrants eliminated before the final round, as a basketball game between the losing semifinalists.</li></ul>