phones
n. countable B1 Intermediate US //ˈfoʊnz// UK //fˈəʊnz// phones
n. the small electronic devices you use to make calls, send texts, and go online. Most people carry one in their pocket everywhere they go.
n. electronic telecommunication devices used for transmitting voice or data over a network. Often used as a shorthand for smartphones in modern contexts.
Please turn off your phones during the movie.
The students were asked to put their phones in their bags before the exam started.
While early mobile phones were limited to voice calls, modern devices function as powerful handheld computers capable of high-definition video recording and complex data processing.
Usage
Commonly used in the plural to refer to the general category of mobile devices.