pager
word
/ˈpeɪdʒɝ/
PAY-jur
/pˈeɪdʒɐ/
PAY-juh
Definition
A pager is a small electronic device used for receiving short messages or alerts, especially before mobile phones became common.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used before cell phones; now rarely used except in hospitals or some emergency services. Not to be confused with 'pager' as in website navigation. Common phrases: 'beep on my pager', 'carry a pager.'
Spanish: busca - localizadorPortuguese (BR): pagerPortuguese (PT): pagerChinese (Simplified): 传呼机Chinese (Traditional): 呼叫器Hindi: पेजरArabic: بيجرBengali: পেজারRussian: пейджерJapanese: ポケベルVietnamese: máy nhắn tinKorean: 삐삐Turkish: çağrı cihazıUrdu: پیجرIndonesian: pager
Example Sentences
She got a message on her pager.
basic
In the 90s, everyone cool had a pager.
natural
The hospital staff still carry a pager for emergencies.
natural
If you needed me back then, you'd just beep my pager.
natural
My dad used a pager at work.
basic
The doctor was called by his pager.
basic