Definition of touch–tone
: of, relating to, or being a telephone having push buttons that produce tones corresponding to numbers
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Origin and Etymology of touch–tone
from Touch-Tone, a trademark
First Known Use: 1962
TOUCH–TONE Defined for English Language Learners
touch-tone
play
adjective
Definition of touch–tone for English Language Learners
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: having numbered buttons that produce different sounds when they are pushed
TOUCH–TONE Defined for Kids
touch–tone
play
adjective
\ˈtəch-ˈtōn\
Definition of touch–tone for Students
: relating to or being a telephone with push buttons that produce tones corresponding to the numbers
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