Telephone (Noun)
Meaning 1
Electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds; "I talked to him on the telephone".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- She picked up the telephone and dialed her mother's number.
- The invention of the telephone revolutionized the way people communicate.
- He waited anxiously for the telephone to ring with news from the hospital.
- The company installed a new telephone system that allowed for video conferencing.
- She hung up the telephone and let out a sigh of relief after the long conversation.
Synonyms
Hyponyms
- Dial Phone
- Radiophone
- Pay-station
- French Telephone
- Extension Phone
- Wireless Telephone
- Telephone Extension
Related Words
Meaning 2
Transmitting speech at a distance.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.