telephone

noun
UK: /ˈtelɪfəʊn/
US: /ˈtelɪfoʊn/

  1. A device you use to talk to someone who is far away.

    1. I called my friend on the telephone this morning because I missed her. [ ] [ ]
    2. The telephone rang loudly, startling her as she was concentrating on her work. [ ] [ ]

  2. The system of communication using telephone devices.

    1. She works for the telephone company in the customer service department. [ ] [ ]
    2. Modern telephone systems allow you to communicate with anyone around the world. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

call phone ring
telephone verb

  1. To call someone using a telephone.

    1. I'll telephone you later tonight to discuss the details of the party. [ ] [ ]
    2. Did you remember to telephone your mother on her birthday this morning. [ ] [ ]
telephone transitive-verb

  1. Transmit something using a telephone.

    1. Please, telephone your order for take out, we prepare it when you come. [ ] [ ]
    2. Can you telephone these files to the office, because I have not much time. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "telephone" in English means: A device you use to talk to someone who is far away., The system of communication using telephone devices..

The phonetic transcription of "telephone" is /ˈtelɪfəʊn/ in British English and /ˈtelɪfoʊn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "telephone": call, phone, ring.

Example usage of "telephone": "I called my friend on the telephone this morning because I missed her.". More examples on the page.