cell phone
noun
variants
or less commonly cellphone
plural cell phones also cellphones
: a portable usually cordless telephone for use in a cellular system
Examples of cell phone in a Sentence
Call me on my cell phone.
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The survey results come as New York City’s school system gets ready to implement the state’s cellphone ban, a response to what public officials see as the growing dangers associated with cell phone use among youngsters.
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Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 5 Aug. 2025
In June, Vermont voted to ban cell phones in schools beginning in the 2026–2027 academic year.
—Julian Ring, NPR, 4 Aug. 2025
In today’s world, cell phones have become a major focal point in many of our lives.
—Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 3 Aug. 2025
Smith and Begay attempted to get rid of evidence by burning their bloody clothes and the woman’s cell phone, records said.
—Maritza Dominguez, AZCentral.com, 31 July 2025
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Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 5 Aug. 2025
In June, Vermont voted to ban cell phones in schools beginning in the 2026–2027 academic year.
—Julian Ring, NPR, 4 Aug. 2025
In today’s world, cell phones have become a major focal point in many of our lives.
—Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 3 Aug. 2025
Smith and Begay attempted to get rid of evidence by burning their bloody clothes and the woman’s cell phone, records said.
—Maritza Dominguez, AZCentral.com, 31 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for cell phone
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“Cell phone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cell%20phone. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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