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

Metalized films contain microscopic metallic particles that reflect solar energy away from the window, but may interfere with cell phone, GPS, or radio signals. — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 July 2026

This surge in consumer demand was led by an increase in foreign purchases of passenger cars, automotive parts, pharmaceutical preparations and cell phones. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 7 July 2026

Investigators also alleged that Parker intentionally left one of his two cell phones behind before the attack, retrieved it afterward and that the men’s phones briefly separated around the time of the shooting before reconnecting. — Tyler Quattrin, Twin Cities, 6 July 2026

The energy crisis affects all aspects of daily life, because the lack of electricity and fuel affects water distribution, transportation, garbage collection and communications, including cell phone and internet service. — Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 6 July 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