cellphone
Cellphone (noun) means a portable telephone that connects to a wireless network; a mobile phone. Example: “She left her cellphone at home by mistake.”
How to Use Cellphone
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA mobile/wireless telephone you carry with you.
"Cellphone" is the standard American term; British English generally says "mobile phone" or just "mobile."
Word Forms
cellphoned past tense, cellphones singular
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What does “cellphone” mean?
The word “cellphone” means a portable telephone that connects to a wireless network; a mobile phone. In plain terms, a mobile/wireless telephone you carry with you.
How do you pronounce “cellphone”?
“Cellphone” is pronounced SEHL-fohn (/ˈsɛlfoʊn/ in IPA).
How do you use “cellphone” in a sentence?
Here is “cellphone” used in a sentence: “She left her cellphone at home by mistake.”
What part of speech is “cellphone”?
“Cellphone” is a noun.
Is “cellphone” a common word?
“Cellphone” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is the difference between a cellphone and a mobile phone?
Cellphone and mobile phone refer to the same device, a portable telephone that connects to a wireless network. Cellphone is the term more common in American English, while mobile phone is preferred in British English.
What is the difference between a cellphone and a smartphone?
Cellphone is a general term for any portable, wireless telephone, whereas smartphone refers specifically to a cellphone with advanced computing features like internet access, apps, and a touchscreen. Every smartphone is a cellphone, but not every cellphone is a smartphone.
Is cellphone written as one word or two?
Cellphone is most often written as a single word in American English, though 'cell phone' as two words is also widely accepted. Style guides vary, so either form is generally understood as correct.