cellphone
word
/ˈsɛɫfoʊn/
SEL-fohn
/ˈsɛlfəʊn/
SEL-fohn
Definition
A cellphone is a portable electronic device used for making calls, sending messages, and often accessing the internet anywhere.
Usage & Nuances
'Cellphone' is commonly used in American English; British English usually says 'mobile'. In informal speech, people often say 'cell', 'phone', or 'mobile'. Common in both formal and informal situations. Don't confuse with 'telephone' (often means a landline).
Spanish: teléfono celular - móvilPortuguese (BR): celularPortuguese (PT): telemóvel - telemóvel móvelChinese (Simplified): 手机Chinese (Traditional): 手機Hindi: मोबाइल फोन - सेलफोनArabic: هاتف محمول - جوالBengali: মোবাইল ফোন - সেলফোনRussian: сотовый телефон - мобильный телефонJapanese: 携帯電話Vietnamese: điện thoại di độngKorean: 휴대전화 - 핸드폰Turkish: cep telefonuUrdu: موبائل فونIndonesian: ponsel - telepon seluler
Example Sentences
My cellphone is charging on the table.
basic
She uses her cellphone to call her parents every night.
basic
Do you have a cellphone?
basic
Sorry, my cellphone died before I could text you back.
natural
I can't believe how expensive the new cellphones are!
natural
If you lose your cellphone, you should report it right away.
natural