Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
payphone
noun
/ˈpeɪˌfoʊn/
Definition
A public telephone that requires payment to use.
Examples
- During my travels, I often relied on a payphone to call home.
- It’s rare to see a working payphone these days, as most people have cell phones.
- He found a payphone on the corner and made a quick call to his friend.
Meaning
A payphone is a type of telephone that the user must pay to use, typically by inserting coins, a card, or a mobile payment option. They are commonly found in public spaces like streets, airports, and bus stations.
Synonyms
- public phone
- coin phone
- telephone booth
