telephone
noun
an apparatus, system, or process for transmission of sound or speech to a distant point, especially by an electric device.
is telephoning
-
present progressiveof telephone (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
As if the person who is telephoning me is there, instead of being miles away where I can’t see them.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
"Miss Bishop is telephoning to the Medical Officer of Health," volunteered Olave Parry, who had been downstairs to seek fresh information.
From The Luckiest Girl in the School by Angela Brazil
"Listen, dear," said the new-comer, breathlessly, "Ruth is telephoning for a car—" But Nancy's breath caught on a short, dry sob, and she shook her head.
From Undertow by Kathleen Thompson Norris
At night, though, when I am in bed, of course there is no question of my leaving politely so that the person who is telephoning can talk without being overheard.
From Four and Twenty Beds by Nancy Vogel
Just now I am anxious to know who it is that is telephoning to 'Mr. Philip Barch' and for what.
From The Riddle of the Night by Thomas W. Hanshew
