- the act of consoling; comfort; solace.
- the state of being consoled.
- someone or something that consoles: His faith was a consolation during his troubles. Her daughters are a consolation to her.
- a game, match, or race for tournament entrants eliminated before the final round, as a basketball game between the losing semifinalists.
- the act of consoling or state of being consoled; solace
- a person or thing that is a source of comfort in a time of suffering, grief, disappointment, etc
