mobile phone

noun

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

mobile phone

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of mobile phone¹

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

Josh said he recently received a government grant to pay for essential job hunting equipment, such as a mobile phone, boots and suitable clothing.

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"Nearly ten thousand mobile phones used in online gambling operations were also seized."

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Did you know that Dark Energy Camera has a resolution of 570 megapixel, almost 12 times more powerful than a modern mobile phone camera.

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Police said that mobile phone voice messages left by Joseph Smith indicated that the group had planned to con him for up to £20,000.

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But when police searched the woman's home, her mobile phone was found.

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