mobile


2mo·bile

noun \ˈmō-ˌbēl\

Definition of MOBILE

: a construction or sculpture frequently of wire and sheet metal shapes with parts that can be set in motion by air currents; also : a similar structure (as of paper or plastic) suspended so that it moves in a current of air

Examples of MOBILE

  1. They hung a mobile over the baby's bed.
  2. Even if I'm out of the office you can reach me on my mobile.

First Known Use of MOBILE

1937

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