noun

beeper

BEE-puh

Beeper (noun) means a small wireless device that beeps to alert the wearer to a message; a pager. Example: “Doctors used to carry a beeper in case of emergencies.”

noun

A small wireless device that beeps to alert the wearer to a message; a pager.

"Doctors used to carry a beeper in case of emergencies."

How to use beeper

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAn older term for a pager — a device that beeps to signal an incoming message.

When to use it

Now mostly a dated or nostalgic term, since pagers were largely replaced by mobile phones.

Word forms

beepers plural

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Etymology

From "beep" plus the "-er" ending, meaning "a thing that beeps."

Synonyms

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Related words

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Rhymes for beeper

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Frequently asked questions

What does “beeper” mean?

The word “beeper” means a small wireless device that beeps to alert the wearer to a message; a pager. In plain terms, an older term for a pager — a device that beeps to signal an incoming message.

How do you pronounce “beeper”?

“Beeper” is pronounced BEE-puh (/ˈbipɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “beeper” in a sentence?

Here is “beeper” used in a sentence: “Doctors used to carry a beeper in case of emergencies.”

What part of speech is “beeper”?

“Beeper” is a noun.

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