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Noun — A telephone device that automatically records messages from callers.

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Etymology

A blend of answer and (tele)phone.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “answerphone” mean?

The word “answerphone” means a telephone device that automatically records messages from callers. In plain terms, a machine attached to a phone that records messages when nobody picks up.

How do you pronounce “answerphone”?

“Answerphone” is pronounced AN-sur-fohn (/ˈæn.sɜː(ɹ)ˌfəʊn/ in IPA).

How do you use “answerphone” in a sentence?

Here is “answerphone” used in a sentence: “Leave a message on the answerphone and I'll call you back.”

What part of speech is “answerphone”?

“Answerphone” is a noun.

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