car phone
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of car phone
First recorded in 1945–50
Example Sentences
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Suddenly I was no longer idling in my parked car, phone propped up on my steering wheel.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2025
The reviewers present a clear evaluation: should you buy this car, phone, or airline ticket?
From Textbooks • Dec. 21, 2021
She says if you're stopped by someone who is alone, in plain clothes and an unmarked car, phone 999 to check who they are.
From BBC • Oct. 1, 2021
As Vergecast listeners know, I am a sucker for car phone mounts and chargers.
From The Verge • Apr. 16, 2021
Shakily, he at last reached for the car phone, called in to the Hall of Justice.
From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick
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