What is another word for cellphone?

Common synonyms for cellphone include cellularphone, cell, cellulartelephone, mobilephone.

What is the opposite of cellphone?

Antonyms of cellphone include landline, fixed-line, desk phone, rotary phone, corded phone.

Synonyms for

Cellphone

Verb / ˈselfəʊn / Another word for cellphone — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a portable electronic device for making calls and sending text messages

Synonyms & similar words

cellularphone cell cellulartelephone mobilephone smartphone cell handset mobile

Synonyms by register

Formal

mobile device portable telephone handheld transceiver

Informal

phone mobile cell burner smartie

Literary

pocket oracle personal communicator

Antonyms

landline fixed-line desk phone rotary phone corded phone

Common collocations

make a call
send a text
check voicemail
charge the phone
turn off the phone
answer the phone
use a cellphone

Word family

noun cellphone

Usage note

While 'cellphone' is still understood, 'smartphone' is more common for modern devices. 'Mobile' is a widely used synonym, especially in British English.