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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

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

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

But then, a cell phone would probably be yet another reason for Mr. Moore to accuse Mamá of neglecting her work.

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall