Telephone

noun

/ˈtɛləfəʊn/

Word Frequency: 27.0

Definitions

1.nounA telecommunication device (originally mechanical, and now electronic) used for two-way talking with another person (now often shortened to phone).

2.nounThe game of Chinese whispers.

3.verbTo (attempt to) contact someone using the telephone.

4.verbTo convey (a message) by telephoning.

Synonyms

Ameche blower dog and bone farspeaker horn phone call drop a line ring telephony call up telephone set

Rhymes With

moan groan drone bemoan cornerstone tone stone condone

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