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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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In some cases, Rizk said he has recommended a less painful, low-tech fix: cellphone holders, metal contraptions that have a flexible gooseneck that holds the mobile device up to eye level.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

She was a victim of what's known as a Sim swap attack - where scammers trick a network operator into thinking they're the account holder to get a new Sim card for a mobile device.

From BBC • Nov. 24, 2025

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

In a court filing, Google proposed putting limits around its contracts with mobile device manufacturers and wireless carriers.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 21, 2024

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

From "Clean Getaway" by Nic Stone

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