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phone

/fɒn/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does phone mean?

noun, verb

A device for wireless communication, typically consisting of a microphone, speaker, and keypad, used for making and receiving calls, sending and receiving messages, and accessing the internet. To use the telephone to speak to someone.

Example

"She took out her phone to check the time."

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