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Definitions

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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"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

Natanson was at her Virginia home at the time of Wednesday’s search, and according to the Post, FBI agents seized her personal laptop and cell phone, along with a Garmin watch and work laptop.

From Salon • Jan. 17, 2026

Felipe Aguilar said he called his brother’s cell phone after hearing about the arrests but it went straight to voicemail.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 22, 2025

Max reached for his cell phone, because this was crazy.

From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix