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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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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

There was no sign of the 84-year-old mom of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie, but essentials she would travel with remained: her cell phone, wallet, car and medication.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2026

Aside from the multiple cell phone camera angles, witnesses stated in sworn testimonies that Pretti was not brandishing a gun when federal immigration officers descended on him.

From Salon • Jan. 26, 2026

They’ve never even paid a cell phone bill for me.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 3, 2025

Doc entered from the back of the house where her office was, cell phone in hand.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste