Telephone

usgb/ˈtelɪfəʊn/
noun

A device used to talk to someone far away by converting sound into electrical signals and then back into sound.

I spent an hour on the telephone talking to my friend who lives on the other side of the country.
Visual representation of "telephone" - A device used to talk to someone far away by converting sound into electrical signals and then back into sound.

Often appears as...

  • answer the telephone
  • hang up the telephone
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Technological Noun

Used to describe both the physical device and its function in enabling communication.

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Have you seen my telephone? I can't find it anywhere.
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Singular or Plural

Can be used as a singular noun for one device or in plural form when referring to multiple devices.

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All the telephones in the office were ringing at once.
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Culturally Ubiquitous

Once a symbol of advancement, now represents an essential part of everyday life.

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Even my grandmother relies on her telephone to keep in touch.
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