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

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

From Los Angeles Times

I remember the first time I went to pick up my mother at her office when there was a huge protest, back in the days of the car phone.

From Salon

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

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

As Vergecast listeners know, I am a sucker for car phone mounts and chargers.

From The Verge