English · Science & Technology
phone
/foʊn/
[/foʊn/]
device for calls
Beginnernoun
Definition
A device used to talk to someone over a distance, now also used for many other tasks.
Example
Her phone rang loudly during the film, so she hurried out to answer it.
Her phone rang loudly during the film, so she hurried out to answer it.
Etymology
Short for 'telephone', from Greek 'tele' (far) and 'phone' (sound).
How & Where It’s Used
Central to modern daily communication.