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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

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

Hontiveros, who noted that symbols on her cell phone screen changed to Chinese characters before landing, said she was bringing with her essential goods and medical services to help the island's development.

From Barron's • Feb. 21, 2026

And they didn’t have a warrant, so they had to wait for the someone from outside, an FBI guy, to come in to show me a warrant on a cell phone ...

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2026

Chip slumped in the seat, staring at the cell phone as if it had betrayed him.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix