Synonyms for

Phone

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

Definition

A device used for making calls or sending messages over a communication network, typically a cellular network.

Synonyms & similar words

ring earphone headphone telephoneset sound telephone callup earpiece call speechsound cellphone smartphone mobile telephone landline receiver handset cell blower dialer communicator instrument apparatus device gadget tool contraption appliance machine mechanism

Synonyms by register

Formal

telephone communicator device

Informal

cell mobile handset blower

Literary

receiver instrument

Antonyms

silence quiet unplugged disconnected offline

Common collocations

  • mobile phone
  • smart phone
  • phone call
  • phone number
  • phone charger
  • phone bill
  • phone screen
  • phone case

Word family

noun phone
verb phone
adjective phonetic

Usage note

While 'phone' can refer to any telephonic device, it most commonly refers to a mobile phone in modern usage. 'Telephone' is a more formal and older term.

Example sentences

  1. My phone is ringing.
  2. Can I borrow your phone?
  3. I lost my phone.
  4. I need to charge my phone.
  5. She texted me on my phone.

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