telephone number

British  

noun

1. a set of figures identifying the telephone of a particular subscriber, and used in making connections to that telephone

2. (plural) extremely large numbers, esp in reference to salaries or prices

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Example Sentences

“Don’t answer a telephone number that you don’t recognize,” Sheinbaum warned people last week.

From Los Angeles Times

It is likely to be critical of how the police used reporters' telephone numbers to check for leaks of information.

From BBC

When questioned he had initially given a false name of John Lesley, but provided his real telephone number and police were able to ascertain his true identity.

From BBC

She added that should "never had happened" as they had her address, telephone number, and details of her symptoms.

From BBC

Rescuers followed the road and found another breadcrumb: a second note with additional information, such as the names and telephone numbers of the missing individuals.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• phone number