phone
word
/ˈfoʊn/
FOHN
/fˈəʊn/
FOHN
Definition
A device used to make and receive sound communication with people far away, usually by voice. Also refers to the system or network that connects these devices.
Usage & Nuances
Common in everyday and formal contexts. Often called 'cell phone' or 'mobile phone' in informal speech. Can also be a verb meaning to call someone ('I'll phone you later'). Not to be confused with 'telephone' which is more formal or older term for the same device.
Spanish: teléfonoPortuguese (BR): telefonePortuguese (PT): telefoneChinese (Simplified): 电话Chinese (Traditional): 電話Hindi: फोनArabic: هاتفBengali: ফোন - মোবাইলRussian: телефонJapanese: 電話Vietnamese: điện thoạiKorean: 전화Turkish: telefonUrdu: فونIndonesian: telepon - ponsel
Example Sentences
She called me on the phone.
basic
Can you answer the phone?
basic
I lost my phone yesterday.
basic
I left my phone at home, can I borrow yours?
natural
Hold on a second, my phone is ringing.
natural
I’ll phone you when I arrive.
natural