cell phone

noun

variants or less commonly cellphone

ˈsel-ˌfōn 

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

The documentary premieres as dozens of states have banned or restricted the use of cell phones in schools, recognizing the impact of the devices on student mental health. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2026

Surveillance video and cell phone records were used to confirm many of the details shared by witnesses at the party, court records state. — Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2026

Despite his stint in prison rehab, Combs reportedly has had regular access to alcohol, the antidepressant Remeron, a cell phone, and a tablet, none of which inmates are permitted to have without authorization. — Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2026

There is no evidence that investigators sought cell phone data, internet search history or account information for the suspect’s profile before arresting Nick. — Kate Payne, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1983, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for cell phone

• alone
• atone
• backbone
• bemoan
• bluestone
• breastbone
• brownstone
• capstone
• cheekbone
• condone
• curbstone
• cyclone

Kids Definition

cell phone

noun

: a portable cellular telephone