Search Dictionary
Definition of handphone

handphone

/ˈhænd.foʊn/
hand · phone
Plural:handphones
JUMP TO:

handphone Lexical Profile

handphone Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A portable, wireless telephone that connects to a cellular network; a mobile phone or cell phone (used chiefly in Southeast Asia and Korea).

Example

"Please switch off your handphone before the lecture begins."

Synonyms
View all synonyms for handphone
Antonyms
View all antonyms for handphone

Word Nuance & Usage

"Handphone" is standard English in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Korea, whereas speakers in North America use "cell phone" and speakers in the United Kingdom and Australia use "mobile phone."

• Nearby Words

handoff
handout
handover
handphone
handpick
handprint
handrail

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Handphone. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/handphone
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Word Games & Solvers
Word FinderScrabble Word FinderWords With Friends CheatWordle SolverAnagram Solver
Dictionary & Reference
DictionarySynonymsAntonymsWords
Community
Contact UsEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms and Conditions
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.