cell phone
noun
variants
or less commonly cellphone
plural cell phones also cellphones
: a portable usually cordless telephone for use in a cellular system
Examples of cell phone in a Sentence
Call me on my cell phone.
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Water, food and gas are also necessities when exploring inside the forest, where cell phone service can be limited.
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Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Dec. 2024
Be prepared for power outages, and plan for your electrical needs, including medical devices and cell phones.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Florida, Louisiana, California and South Carolina have outright bans for cell phones.
—Peter Greene, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
If your phone is damaged or stolen, you can be reimbursed for the replacement or repair of your cell phone for up to $600 per claim and two claims per 12 months (with a $25 deductible).
—Jason Stauffer,trina Paul, CNBC, 9 Dec. 2024
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Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Dec. 2024
Be prepared for power outages, and plan for your electrical needs, including medical devices and cell phones.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Florida, Louisiana, California and South Carolina have outright bans for cell phones.
—Peter Greene, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
If your phone is damaged or stolen, you can be reimbursed for the replacement or repair of your cell phone for up to $600 per claim and two claims per 12 months (with a $25 deductible).
—Jason Stauffer,trina Paul, CNBC, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Cell phone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cell%20phone. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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