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Definition of cellphone

cellphone

/ˈsɛl.foʊn/
cell · phone
Plural:cellphones
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• noun

1

North American A portable, wireless telephone that connects to a cellular radio network, allowing the user to make and receive calls and messages over a wide geographical area.

Example

"She silenced her cellphone before entering the lecture hall."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 20th century as a shortened compound of 'cellular telephone', referring to the network of local radio transmission zones ('cells') that enable mobile communication.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cellphone. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cellphone
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