cellphone
n. countablen. a small phone that you can carry with you and use almost anywhere. Most of these now have touchscreens and connect to the internet.
n. a portable electronic device used for mobile voice or data communication over a network of specialized base stations. Commonly used in North American English; 'mobile phone' is the standard British equivalent.
I need to charge my cellphone before we leave.
She checked her cellphone for messages as soon as the plane landed at the airport.
The ubiquity of the cellphone has fundamentally altered social etiquette, as people are now reachable at nearly any moment regardless of their physical location.
Commonly used in American and Canadian English; speakers in the UK, Australia, and New Zealand typically prefer 'mobile phone'.
my handphonemy cellphone'Handphone' is common in Southeast Asian English but is not used in standard American or British English.
Last updated July 27, 2026