Synonyms for

Phones

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

Definition

Phones are electronic devices used for communication, usually to talk or send messages over long distances.

Synonyms & similar words

ring earphone headphone telephoneset sound telephone phone callup earpiece call speechsound smartphones telephones handsets devices communicators handhelds mobiles handy gadgets cellulars portables

Synonyms by register

Formal

telephones communication devices

Informal

cell mobile handset

Literary

receivers transmitters

Common collocations

  • mobile phones
  • smart phones
  • phone calls
  • phone charger
  • phone number
  • phone screen
  • phone case
  • landline phones

Word family

noun phone
verb phone
adjective phonetic

Usage note

The word 'phones' is the plural of 'phone'. It most commonly refers to mobile phones or smartphones, but can also refer to landline telephones.

Example sentences

  1. I use my phone to call my friends.
  2. My mom uses her phone to send me messages.
  3. My dad's phone has a really big screen.
  4. I lost my phone and can't find it anywhere.
  5. My phone has a camera so I can take pictures.

Quotes

  • In a world of smartphones and Instagram, everyone is a photographer.
  • The telephone is a 100-year-old technology. It's time for a change. Charging for phone calls is something you did last century.
  • You can't have a million-dollar dream with a minimum-wage work ethic.

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