English · Question Words
what type
/wɒt ˈtaɪp/
[/wɒt ˈtaɪp/]
what kind
Intermediatephrase
Definition
Used to ask which category or sort something belongs to.
Example
What type of phone do you recommend for a beginner?
What type of phone do you recommend for a beginner?
Etymology
A combination of 'what' and 'type' (Greek 'typos', impression).
How & Where It’s Used
Interchangeable with 'what kind' in most contexts.