Ringtone

usgb/ˈrɪŋtəʊn/
noun

A sound that a phone makes, especially when someone is calling.

I need to change my ringtone, it's too loud and annoying.
Visual representation of "ringtone" - A sound that a phone makes, especially when someone is calling

Often appears as...

  • change ringtone
  • set ringtone
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Setting Preferences

Ringtones can be customized to match one's preferences or to identify callers.

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She set her parents' calls to a unique ringtone.
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Cultural Tones

Ringtones might feature popular music or sounds that can reveal a person's cultural interests.

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His ringtone is the latest K-pop hit.
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Volume Consideration

The volume of a ringtone should be appropriate for the environment to avoid disturbing others.

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At the library, she turned her ringtone volume down.
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