Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
phone
noun
/foʊn/
Definition
A device used for communication that converts sound into electrical signals and vice versa.
Examples
- She picked up the phone to call her friend.
- He spent hours chatting on the phone.
- With the new smartphone, you can also access the internet.
Meaning
A phone allows people to talk to one another over distances, often using a network.
Synonyms
- telephone
- cellphone
- mobile
