cell phones

• plural

  plural

  The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.

  of cell phone.
  cell phone

  noun

  a wireless telephone using a system of low-powered radio transmitters, with each transmitter covering a distinct geographical area cell, and computer equipment to switch a call from one area to another, thus enabling broad-scale portable phone service.

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cell phones

The cost of computer-related technology typically found in consumer products such as laptops, cell phones and routers has never been a big and growing part of household budgets — until now.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 15, 2026

"Family later discovered that her personal belongings, including her purse, identification, and cell phones had been left behind, prompting concern for her welfare and a missing person investigation," police said.

From BBC ● Jun. 2, 2026

I only discovered the ones I did by answering one of her three cell phones.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 22, 2026

Most cell phones now use two GPS frequency bands -- one that is older and fainter, and a second that is newer and stronger.

From Barron's ● Mar. 8, 2026

And yes, cell phones apparently can be used to dial directly into hell, because my call went something like this: MOM: Hello?

From "Winger" by Andrew Smith

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