mobile phone

American

noun

any wireless telephone that operates over a relatively large area, as a cell phone or PCS phone.

mobile phone British

noun

a portable telephone that works by means of a cellular radio system

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of mobile phone

First recorded in 1945–50

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Former Neighbours actors and crew have raised concerns about plans to use AI to re-edit old footage and make mini episodes for mobile phone viewers.

From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026

The town's main hospital said it had to limit service to emergency cases because of the blackout that also cut the mobile phone network.

From Barron's ● Oct. 25, 2026

Total mobile phone additions were 17,000, and 10,000 for its retail internet service.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026

Police have said another teacher - who has not been named - attempted to disarm the gunman by throwing her mobile phone.

From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026

He was wearing a business suit today, checking messages on his caduceus mobile phone.

From "The Titan's Curse" by Rick Riordan

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