mobile device

American

noun

Digital Technology.

a portable, wireless computing device that is small enough to be used while held in the hand; a handheld.

a large selection of smartphones, PDAs, and other mobile devices.

Etymology

Origin of mobile device

First recorded in 1985–90

Example Sentences

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It’s the first security screen built into a mobile device, the new Galaxy S26 Ultra, announced Wednesday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026

Google, along with Apple, also faces an investigation to determine whether it will be given SMS designation for dominance in the mobile device market.

From Barron's • Oct. 10, 2025

Google's Chromecast devices plug into TVs and allow users to stream content like web video and music wirelessly using a mobile device or laptop.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2025

The Mountain View company in December proposed restructuring its business contracts with mobile device manufacturers and wireless carriers.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 7, 2025

“Look it up on that mobile device of yours.”

From "Clean Getaway" by Nic Stone

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