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

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 notes

In plain EnglishA traditional wired phone connection, not a mobile phone.

Easily confused with

mobile phone cellphone →

Common pairings

landline phone call on the landline

Word forms

landlines plural

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Etymology

From land + line — originally distinguishing cables laid across land from undersea telegraph cables.

Synonyms

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wireline

Related words

wireline

Rhymes for landline

nine mine wine line sine dine fine vine pine tine thine shine

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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