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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Do you have internet access - or just a basic mobile phone?

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

The suspect was accompanied by a second person, who appeared to be taking photos and videos with a mobile phone but who fled when police arrived.

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 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

Researchers at the University of Birmingham carried out in-depth interviews with pupils, parents and teachers across seven secondary schools to understand how more, or less, restrictive mobile phone policies shape young people's wellbeing.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

He was wearing a business suit today, checking messages on his caduceus mobile phone.

From "The Titan's Curse" by Rick Riordan