cell phone

noun
UK: /ˈsɛl ˌfəʊn/
US: /ˈsɛl ˌfoʊn/

  1. A mobile phone that uses a cellular network to make and receive calls.

    1. I have a cell phone. [ ] [ ]
    2. My cell phone allows me to stay connected while I'm traveling for work. [ ] [ ]

  2. A portable telephone that connects to a mobile network through radio waves, allowing communication from almost anywhere.

    1. Turn off your cell phone. [ ] [ ]
    2. She uses her cell phone to check emails and browse the internet easily. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

mobile phone smartphone

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "cell phone" in English means: A mobile phone that uses a cellular network to make and receive calls., A portable telephone that connects to a mobile network through radio waves, allowing communication from almost anywhere..

The phonetic transcription of "cell phone" is /ˈsɛl ˌfəʊn/ in British English and /ˈsɛl ˌfoʊn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "cell phone": mobile phone, smartphone.

Example usage of "cell phone": "I have a cell phone.". More examples on the page.