Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
landline
noun
/ˈlændlaɪn/
Definition
A landline is a traditional telephone service that uses physical wires and cables to transmit voice communications.
Examples
- Many households still rely on a landline for reliable communication.
- She picked up the landline to call her grandmother.
- During the storm, the landline remained the only way to get in touch with family.
Meaning
Landlines are used to connect calls via a physical connection to the phone network, as opposed to wireless mobile phones that transmit signals via radio waves.
Synonyms
- Fixed-line
- Wired phone
- Home phone
