Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
telefone
noun
/tɛlɪˈfoʊn/
Definition
A device used for transmitting voice, data, or other sounds electronically over distances.
Examples
- She picked up the telefone to call her friend.
- The telefone rang loudly, startling everyone in the room.
- In the age of smartphones, the traditional telefone is often overlooked.
Meaning
The term ‘telefone’ refers to a communication device that allows people to talk to each other, regardless of distance, using electrical signals to carry sound.
Synonyms
- Telephone
- Phone
- Cell phone
- Mobile