ringtone
Ringtone (noun) means the sound a mobile phone makes to signal an incoming call. Example: “He changed his ringtone to his favorite song.”
How to use ringtone
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe customizable alert sound on a phone.
Word forms
ringtoned past tense, ringtones plural, ringtones singular
Fill the gap
Can you complete this real example?
He changed his _____ to his favorite song.
Etymology
From "ring" (the sound a phone makes) plus "tone."
Rhymes for ringtone
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What does “ringtone” mean?
The word “ringtone” means the sound a mobile phone makes to signal an incoming call. In plain terms, the customizable alert sound on a phone.
How do you use “ringtone” in a sentence?
Here is “ringtone” used in a sentence: “He changed his ringtone to his favorite song.”
What part of speech is “ringtone”?
“Ringtone” is a noun.
What is the meaning of ringtone?
"ringtone" (noun) means the sound a mobile phone makes to signal an incoming call.