Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
textphone
noun
/ˈtɛkstəˌfoʊn/
Definition
A textphone is a specialized telephone that allows users to send and receive text messages over the phone line.
Examples
- She used her textphone to communicate with her friend while they were apart.
- The textphone’s features made it easier for him to participate in conversations.
- During the emergency, he quickly grabbed his textphone to reach for help.
Meaning
Textphones enable communication for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing by converting typed messages into spoken words and vice versa.
Synonyms
- TTY (Teletypewriter)
- Telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD)
