answering machine
noun
Definition of answering machine
: a machine that receives telephone calls by playing a recorded message and usually by recording messages from callers
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Examples of answering machine in a Sentence
I haven't spoken to him yet, but he left a message on my answering machine.
1924
First Known Use of answering machine
1924
ANSWERING MACHINE Defined for English Language Learners
answering machine
noun
Definition of answering machine for English Language Learners
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: a machine that answers the telephone and records messages left by the people who call
ANSWERING MACHINE Defined for Kids
answering machine
noun
Definition of answering machine for Students
: a machine that receives telephone calls and records messages from callers
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