speed dial

noun

: a telephone function by which a selected stored number can be dialed by pressing only one key

speed-dial

ˈspēd-ˌdī(-ə)l 

verb

Examples of speed dial in a Sentence

a phone with speed dial

Recent Examples on the Web

There have been very few discussions about a change, said one, partially because Schumer has stayed close to almost everyone in his caucus, keeping them on speed dial in his famous flip phone. — ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026

Those staying at Villa M Margherita will have their own personal chef on speed dial. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026

Stefanski had three Minneapolis meteorologists on speed dial. — Josh Kendall, New York Times, 31 July 2026

Celebrities have their travel agents on speed dial this season, and Lady Eliza Spencer is no exception. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 30 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1982, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for speed dial

• rial
• thiol
• trial
• vial
• denial
• mistrial
• posttrial
• pretrial
• retrial
• sensorial

Kids Definition

speed dial

noun

: a telephone function by which a stored number can be dialed by pressing only one key

speed-dial verb