car phone

American  

noun

1. a cell phone intended for use in a car.

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car phone British  

noun

1. a telephone that operates by cellular radio for use in a car

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Etymology

Origin of car phone

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

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car phone

Simon's parents kept his car, phone and pension, as well as more personal items including his clothes, CDs and aftershave - as was their legal right.

From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026

Suddenly I was no longer idling in my parked car, phone propped up on my steering wheel.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 28, 2025

So I call her from the car phone and I say, "You might want to come out another entrance because there are all these protesters out front."

From Salon ● Jan. 4, 2023

The reviewers present a clear evaluation: should you buy this car, phone, or airline ticket?

From Textbooks ● Dec. 21, 2021

“Doing CPR. Everybody was going nuts. Dad started running up to his car phone, dialing 911.”

From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor