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Definition of videophone

videophone

/ˈvɪd.i.oʊˌfoʊn/
vid · e · o · phone
Plural:videophones
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Adjective:videophonic
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Past Simple:videophoned
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Past Participle:videophoned
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Present Participle:videophoning
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videophone Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A telephone equipped with a camera and a display screen, allowing users to see and hear each other simultaneously during a conversation.

Example

"Long before smartphones became commonplace, science fiction films frequently depicted characters communicating via a futuristic wall-mounted videophone."

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• verb

1

To contact or speak with someone using a telephone system that transmits both audio and live video.

Example

"The expedition leader videophoned headquarters from the research station to show the team's findings in real time."

• Nearby Words

videographer
videography
videolink
videophone
videorecording
videotape
videotelephone

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-20th century from 'video' (from Latin 'videre', meaning 'to see') and 'phone' (shortened from 'telephone', from Greek 'phōnē', meaning 'voice' or 'sound').

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