Nokia
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Noun — A phone made by the Finnish company Nokia, once famous for its tough, long-lasting handsets.
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How to use Nokia
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an old Nokia
Nokia brick phone
Etymology
Named after the town of Nokia in Finland, where the company that became the phone maker was originally based.
Full origin of Nokia →Frequently asked questions
What does “Nokia” mean?
The word “Nokia” means a phone made by the Finnish company Nokia, once famous for its tough, long-lasting handsets. In plain terms, a phone from the Nokia brand — often used nostalgically to mean an old, indestructible mobile phone.
How do you pronounce “Nokia”?
“Nokia” is pronounced NO-kee-uh (/ˈnɔ.ki.ə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Nokia” in a sentence?
Here is “Nokia” used in a sentence: “My old Nokia survived being dropped down a flight of stairs.”
What part of speech is “Nokia”?
“Nokia” is a noun.
Is “Nokia” a common word?
“Nokia” is an uncommon word in modern English.
Why is Nokia associated with tough, long-lasting phones?
Nokia built its reputation as a phone brand on handsets known for their durability, particularly older models that were famous for surviving drops and rough handling. This reputation has made 'a Nokia' a shorthand for a phone that is unusually tough and long-lasting.
Is Nokia used as a general term for any durable phone?
Informally, people sometimes invoke the name Nokia to describe any phone perceived as especially rugged, referencing the brand's classic handsets rather than a specific current model. This usage trades on the company's historical reputation for toughness rather than describing an official product category.
Is Nokia still a phone manufacturer today?
Nokia is a Finnish company historically known for producing mobile phones, and the name continues to be associated with the tough, reliable handsets that built its early reputation in the mobile phone industry.
