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callbox Synonyms

Another word for callbox

Choosing another word for callbox depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A roadside or wall-mounted box containing an emergency telephone or intercom, typically used to summon police, fire, or breakdown assistance.

Usage Example

"After her car broke down on the deserted highway, she walked two miles to reach the nearest emergency intercom."

Weak
intercom

• noun (Context 2)

A small enclosure or kiosk in a public place containing a payphone for general use.

Usage Example

"He ducked out of the pouring rain and into a red phonebox to dial his home number."

Strongest
phonebox
Strong
booth
payphone

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Callbox. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/callbox
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