Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
telephone
noun
/ˈtɛlɪˌfoʊn/
Definition
A device used to send and receive sound, particularly voice, over a distance using electrical signals.
Examples
- She called her friend on the telephone to share the good news.
- The telephone rang loudly, interrupting the meeting.
- In the past, people relied on the telephone to communicate across long distances.
Meaning
A telephone allows people to communicate with each other from far away by converting sound waves into electrical signals and back again.
Synonyms
- phone
- receiver
- telecommunication device
