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noun

Phone n.

An instrument that converts sound into signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds; a telephone; as, I talked to him on the phone.

Synonyms: telephone, telephone set.

(Phonetics) An individual sound unit of speech without concern as to whether or not it is a phoneme of some language. A speech sound.

Synonyms: speech sound, sound.

A device for converting electric signals into sounds; it is held over or inserted into the ear.

Synonyms: earearpiece, headphone, phone.

verb

phone v. t. To get or try to get into communication with, using a telephone; as, I phoned him this morning.

Synonyms: call, telephone, call up, ring. "E. T. phone home."

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Etymology of 'Phone'

Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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"Phone" Quotes from Famous Books

... part negro. I am sure she is from some Central American territory. I have used her type in painting. But come on. Let us give the children a little spread. Phone for some cream, and we will soon have them all happy enough to forget their fright. I know they are just dying to tell ...

— The Girl Scouts at Bellaire - Or Maid Mary's Awakening • Lilian C. McNamara Garis

... yet, sir," he had the wit to say. "In fact, I'm walking in to Boston, and may not be home to dinner. Perhaps you'll tell Mrs. Temple so when you go in. Then I sha'n't have to 'phone her." ...

— The Street Called Straight • Basil King

... faltered weakly. "You're right. It's a fake. There's no mark on it. Ring, Grant! Ring that bell for the detective. The 'phone—quick—and call headquarters! We'll put somebody on their track as fast as ever we can." Then, turning to Christopher, he shouted accusingly, "Why in the deuce didn't you sing out before they got away? And where were you, anyhow, ...

— Christopher and the Clockmakers • Sara Ware Bassett

... a wild inspiration, the young reporter altered his course, dove into the nearest phone booth and got his ...

— Astounding Stories of Super-Science January 1931 • Various

... how he might retain his quarters in the tower; how he could judge the atmosphere of the staff, whether elated or depressed, pick up scraps of conversation, and, as a trained officer, know the value of what he heard and report it over the 'phone ...

— The Last Shot • Frederick Palmer

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