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Cell phone

🇬🇧 UK //ˈsɛl fəʊn// 🇺🇸 US //ˈsɛl foʊn//

Meaning of Cell phone

A portable telephone that connects to a cellular network for communication.

In simple words: A mobile device used for calls and texts.

Cell phone in a sentence

• I always keep my cell phone charged in case of emergencies.
• She couldn't find her cell phone and was worried about missing calls.
• Many people use their cell phone to access the internet.
• Parents often worry about their kids spending too much time on a cell phone.
• He bought the latest cell phone model because of its advanced camera features.

How to use Cell phone

Commonly used in everyday conversation. It's appropriate in both casual and professional contexts. Some regions may refer to it as 'mobile' or 'smartphone'.

Grammar pattern

noun + noun

Memory hint

Think of a 'cell' as a small unit that makes up a whole phone.

Related words

Collocations with Cell phone

• answer a cell phone
• make a call on a cell phone
• cell phone battery
• cell phone plan

Synonyms for Cell phone

• mobile phone
• smartphone
• cellular phone
• handphone

Common mistakes with Cell phone

• Using 'cell' without 'phone' to refer to the device.
• Confusing with 'landline', which is a stationary phone.
• Using 'cellular' instead of 'cell phone' in casual conversation.

Frequently asked questions about Cell phone

What does Cell phone mean?

A mobile device used for calls and texts.

What is the definition of Cell phone?

A portable telephone that connects to a cellular network for communication.

How do you use Cell phone in a sentence?

I always keep my cell phone charged in case of emergencies.

Can you give another example of Cell phone?

She couldn't find her cell phone and was worried about missing calls.

What are synonyms for Cell phone?

Common alternatives include mobile phone, smartphone, cellular phone, handphone.

What words go with Cell phone?

It commonly pairs with answer a cell phone, make a call on a cell phone, cell phone battery, cell phone plan.

What are common mistakes when using Cell phone?

Using 'cell' without 'phone' to refer to the device. Confusing with 'landline', which is a stationary phone. Using 'cellular' instead of 'cell phone' in casual conversation.

How do you pronounce Cell phone?

US: //ˈsɛl foʊn//, UK: //ˈsɛl fəʊn//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Cell phone?

Commonly used in everyday conversation. It's appropriate in both casual and professional contexts. Some regions may refer to it as 'mobile' or 'smartphone'.