Telephone
9 lettersnouncommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
A device that converts sound, typically voice, into electrical signals for transmission over distances and reconverts them at the receiving end. Can also be used as a verb meaning to contact someone by telephone.
“Please telephone the office if you need to reschedule your appointment.”
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