mobile

adjective

ˈmō-bəl How to pronounce mobile (audio)
Definition of mobilenext
1
as in portable
capable of being moved especially with ease a mobile electric generator

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2
as in migratory
having a way of life that involves moving from one region to another typically on a seasonal basis mobile workers who work the New England resorts in the summer and the ones in Florida during the winter

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Recent Examples of mobile RoseBerry has deals with Banijay Rights, All3Media International, A+E Global Media and Cineflix Rights, along with Fremantle, to explore ways to adapt their IP for mobile and other technology. — Michael Schneider, Variety, 28 Sep. 2026 The project will combine an electric workboat, a 40-kilowatt fast charger, and a mobile floating energy storage system called ChargeBarge. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 28 Sep. 2026 The mobile app opens to a home screen with a panel for the router. — John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026 Passengers can use the TripShot mobile app to plan trips, track buses in real time and receive service alerts. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 27 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mobile
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mobile
  1. portable
  2. migratory
  3. migrant
  4. nomadic
Adjective
  • Approved by frequent travelers, this portable device will effectively set your mind at ease when attempting to enjoy a restful vacation away from potential threats and unknown cameras.
    — Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 30 Sep. 2026
  • These categories cover smaller military drones, ranging from lightweight portable aircraft to larger tactical systems.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of portable
Adjective
  • Scientists have also long known that migratory birds and animals such as sea turtles can sense this field and use it to navigate.
    — Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • As the city ranked as posing the greatest threat to migratory birds in the United States, Chicago has an obligation to take action to protect the millions of birds that travel through this region every fall and spring.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of migratory
Adjective
  • In South Africa, anti-migrant tensions are on the rise, with mass protests and door-to-door raids targeting foreign nationals – moves that have divided Africans.
    — Goodluck Ajeh, Christian Science Monitor, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Some anti-immigration activists have targeted the Royal National Lifeboat Institution, a 200-year-old volunteer force that rescues people in distress at sea, because it is often called out to meet the migrant boats.
    — Jill Lawless, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of migrant
Adjective
  • Other new arrivals included the Choukara bag inspired by the traditional saddle bags carried by nomadic peoples.
    — Katie Abel, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Born in Ohio, Steinem grew up poor, the daughter of a nomadic antique dealer father and an ex-journalist mother who spent time in psychiatric hospitals.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of nomadic

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“Mobile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mobile. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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