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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BBC Scotland News understands McCulloch has been found guilty of additional charges over illegal use of a mobile phone – however he will ultimately not spend any longer in jail as a result.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Following its former mobile phone dominance and transition to telecom equipment, Nokia is now transforming into an optical networks powerhouse with a European advantage, the bank says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

The Frenchwoman arrived prepared with her mobile phone so she could show a replay of the incident as she gave a furious interview to BBC Two.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Horizon Worlds, the virtual reality app that tied into Meta’s Quest VR headsets, will disappear in June, but remain an option for mobile phone users.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

It wasn’t a very good mobile phone connection, which made it easier for Aimee to answer in monosyllables and not have to explain why.

From "Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story" by Nora Raleigh Baskin