Definitions

mobile phone

NOUN

cellular telephone

Synonyms

WEAK

car phone cell phone cell telephone cellular phone digital phone mobile telephone radiotelephone

Example Sentences

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Pauken gave Person 1 a laptop and a mobile phone, which had encrypted messaging apps connected to an account with usernames Catherine and Cathy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Under the current system, train wi-fi relies on the same 4G and 5G mobile network as passengers using their mobile phone data.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

As the investigation progressed, we did everything we could to corroborate the women's accounts - including scouring mobile phone histories, speaking to other cast members, as well as friends and family.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

The shipping and delivery confusion surrounding the T1 mobile phone is just one part of the story for a device marred in controversy.

From Salon • May 21, 2026

Alex saw that she had stood up again and was speaking into the mobile phone, perhaps calling for help.

From "Stormbreaker" by Anthony Horowitz