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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Doug Myers, CBS News, 11 June 2026
Aguirre was driving in Mexico City with his wife Silvia Carrion when his cell phone rang with the FMF offer.
—Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 10 June 2026
Bill negotiation Another standout perk is that Rocket Money can attempt to lower your monthly bills by negotiating with cell phone, internet and cable providers on your behalf.
—Nick Perry, USA Today, 9 June 2026
Early in the morning last Thursday, cell phones started buzzing.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 9 June 2026
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 12 Jun. 2026.
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