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Definition of robocall

robocall

/ˈroʊ.boʊˌkɔːl/
ro · bo · call
Plural:robocalls
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Past Simple:robocalled
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Past Participle:robocalled
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Present Participle:robocalling
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robocall Lexical Profile

robocall Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

An automated telephone call that delivers a recorded message, typically on behalf of a political campaign or a telemarketing company.

Example

"I received three annoying robocalls during dinner offering extended car warranties."

• verb

1

To contact (someone) by means of an automated telephone call that delivers a recorded message.

Example

"The school district robocalled all parents early in the morning to announce the snow day."

• Nearby Words

roberts tetra
robin
robinia
robocall
robocaller
robot
robotic

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 1990s in American English as a blend of 'robot' and 'call'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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