Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fone
noun
/foʊn/
Definition
A colloquial term in Portuguese that translates to ‘phone’ in English, commonly referring to a telephone or mobile device used for communication.
Examples
- I always keep my fone charged.
- Can you send me your fone number?
- He talked to her on the fone for hours.
Meaning
The term ‘fone’ is derived from the word ‘telefone’ and is often used informally to describe any electronic device capable of receiving and making calls, including smartphones.
Synonyms
- telephone
- cell phone
- mobile