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cell phone

[sel-fohn] / ˈsɛlˌfoʊn /
NOUN
cellular telephone
Synonyms
STRONGEST
cellular phone wireless telephone
WEAK
car telephone cell telephone digital telephone field telephone satellite telephone
NOUN
mobile phone
Synonyms
WEAK
car phone cell telephone cellular phone digital phone mobile telephone radiotelephone

Example Sentences

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TMZ shared police bodycam footage from the scene on Thursday that showed Woods talking into his cell phone away from officers.

From Salon • Apr. 2, 2026

"Have some decency. This will end one day," Lopez said after being arrested, in cell phone video that went viral at the time.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

The chain has made him a fixture on its social media accounts, pulling stunts including posting his cell phone number and encouraging customers to call him with their feedback.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

Easy, recurring savings can often be accessed by switching cell phone or internet plans or insurance companies, or by refinancing a car loan, he said.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 19, 2026

I could see my cell phone in it, right on top.

From "Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat" by Johnny Marciano and Emily Chenoweth

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.