beeper
word
/ˈbipɝ/
BEE-pur
/bˈiːpɐ/
BEE-puh
Definition
A beeper is a small electronic device that receives short messages or alerts by making a beeping sound, especially used before mobile phones were common.
Usage & Nuances
'Beeper' is somewhat old-fashioned today; 'pager' is a more technical or modern synonym. Used mostly in medical, emergency, or business contexts in the past. Not commonly used anymore except in specific professions.
Spanish: buscapersonas - bíperPortuguese (BR): bipe - pagerPortuguese (PT): bipe - pagerChinese (Simplified): 寻呼机 - 传呼机Chinese (Traditional): 呼叫器 - 傳呼機Hindi: बीपर - पेजरArabic: البيجرBengali: বিপার - পেজারRussian: пейджерJapanese: ポケベルVietnamese: máy nhắn tin - máy beeperKorean: 호출기Turkish: çağrı cihazı - bip cihazıUrdu: بیپر - پیجرIndonesian: pager - alat penyeru
Example Sentences
The doctor carries a beeper at all times.
basic
My dad used a beeper before he got a cellphone.
basic
Please call me on my beeper if you need help.
basic
Back in the '90s, everyone important at work had a beeper.
natural
Her beeper went off during the meeting, and she had to leave quickly.
natural
Kids today have never even seen a beeper—it's all smartphones now.
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