noun
landline
LAND-lyn
Landline (noun) means a telephone connection that runs through a fixed physical cable, as opposed to a mobile signal. Example: “My grandmother still refuses to give up her landline.”
noun
1
A telephone connection that runs through a fixed physical cable, as opposed to a mobile signal.
"My grandmother still refuses to give up her landline."
"The internet went down, so we called the office on the landline instead."
How to use landline
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA traditional wired phone connection, not a mobile phone.
Easily confused with
mobile phone
cellphone →
Common pairings
landline phone
call on the landline
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Word forms
- Plural
- landlines
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Etymology
From land + line — originally distinguishing cables laid across land from undersea telegraph cables.
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Rhymes for landline
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What does “landline” mean?
The word “landline” means a telephone connection that runs through a fixed physical cable, as opposed to a mobile signal. In plain terms, a traditional wired phone connection, not a mobile phone.
How do you pronounce “landline”?
“Landline” is pronounced LAND-lyn (/ˈlændˌlaɪn/ in IPA).
How do you use “landline” in a sentence?
Here is “landline” used in a sentence: “My grandmother still refuses to give up her landline.”
What is another word for “landline”?
Words with a similar meaning to “landline” include wireline.
What part of speech is “landline”?
“Landline” is a noun.
