noun

pager

payd-zhuh

Pager (noun) means a small wireless device that receives short text or numeric messages. Example: “Doctors still carry pagers in some hospitals.”

noun

A small wireless device that receives short text or numeric messages.

"Doctors still carry pagers in some hospitals."

How to use pager

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA small handheld device for receiving brief messages, common before smartphones.

When to use it

Largely obsolete outside hospitals and a few industries, replaced by mobile phones.

Word forms

pagers plural

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Etymology

From page + -er (agent noun suffix) or + -er (measurement suffix) (sense 3).

Synonyms

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Rhymes for pager

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Frequently asked questions

What does “pager” mean?

The word “pager” means a small wireless device that receives short text or numeric messages. In plain terms, a small handheld device for receiving brief messages, common before smartphones.

How do you pronounce “pager”?

“Pager” is pronounced payd-zhuh (/peɪd͡ʒə(ɹ)/ in IPA).

How do you use “pager” in a sentence?

Here is “pager” used in a sentence: “Doctors still carry pagers in some hospitals.”

What part of speech is “pager”?

“Pager” is a noun.

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