Landline (Noun)
Meaning
A telephone line that travels over terrestrial circuits; "a land line can be wire or fiber optics or microwave".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- She decided to disconnect her landline and use only her cell phone for communication.
- The company still uses a landline for its main customer service number.
- The landline has been out of service since the storm knocked down the telephone pole.
- To make an international call, you'll need to use a landline or a phone app that allows VoIP calls.
- Before cell phones became widespread, most people relied on a landline for all their phone needs.