mobile phone

American  

noun

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

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mobile phone British  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of mobile phone

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

Investigators found the 29-year-old had been listening to music on his mobile phone, which displayed a warning that the sound was too loud.

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The investigation is said to be "fast-moving", however, witnesses or anyone with relevant information - including CCTV, doorbell or mobile phone footage - have been urged to contact the force "as a matter of urgency".

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There was no evidence he was using his mobile phone before the accident happened.

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E-bikes, drones and live facial recognition are the latest tools the Metropolitan Police is using to cut the number of mobile phone thefts in London.

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She recommends using night mode on a mobile phone to take a photo of the shimmer as it will automatically adjust to the low light and amplify what is there.

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