Word TELEPHONE: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

telephone

🇺🇸 [ˈtɛləˌfoʊn]

Meanings

A device used for voice communication over long distances, allowing people to talk to each other regardless of their location. Telephones have evolved significantly, with mobile and smart devices replacing traditional landlines.

Examples

• She answered the telephone and heard his voice.
• The telephone rang just as they were leaving.
• He uses the telephone to stay in touch with family.

Synonyms

phone • cell • landline

Antonyms

letter • fax • silence