Caller Id (Noun)
Meaning
A small display that will show you the telephone number of the party calling you.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The caller ID display on my phone showed a number I didn't recognize, so I let it go to voicemail.
- The new phone model comes with advanced features, including caller ID, call waiting, and voice mail.
- When the caller ID flashed on the TV, I saw it was my brother calling from out of state.
- I was hesitant to answer the call when I saw the unknown number on the caller ID screen.
- Thanks to the caller ID feature on my landline, I was able to screen incoming calls and ignore telemarketers.