telephone

Meanings

• noun

  An instrument that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted and reversibly converted back into sound by another instrument or telephone set, typically used for making and receiving calls over a public telephone network.

  - "She made a call on her telephone."
  - "Can you please pass the telephone to me?"
  - "The telephone rang in the middle of the night."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈtɛləfoʊn/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

Ameche , blower , dog and bone , farspeaker , horn , phone , call , drop a line , phone , ring

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with telephone
dial , mail , veil , ale , ail , jail , ailment , pale

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Variants

List of all variants of telephone that leads to same result
telephone , telephones , telephoned , telephoner , telephoners , telephoning , telephone book , telephone books , telephone booth , telephone booths , telephone box , telephone boxes , telephone directory , phone number , phone numbers , telephone number , telephone numbers , telephone tag , telephone tags , telephone pole , French telephone , French telephones

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The word 'telephone' comes from the Greek words 'tele' meaning 'far' and 'phone' meaning 'sound'. It was coined by Alexander Graham Bell, who patented the first practical telephone in 1876.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The first telephone directory contained only 28 subscribers.

2. The longest telephone call in history lasted for 8 years, 9 months, and 3 days.

3. The first telephone message was 'Mr. Watson, come here, I want to see you.'

4. The first transatlantic telephone call was made between New York and London in 1927.

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Related Concepts

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1. telecommunication: The transmission of information over significant distances using electronic communication technologies, including telephones.

2. landline: A telephone line that uses copper wires to transmit calls and data.

3. mobile phone: A portable telephone that can be used anywhere, as long as there is network coverage.

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Culture

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The telephone revolutionized communication and brought people closer together, allowing for instant contact over long distances. It has been a popular subject in literature, music, and art, often symbolizing connection, intimacy, and modernity.

How to Memorize "telephone"

1. mnemonics
   

   - To remember the word 'telephone', you can use the mnemonic 'Tommy Thomas Tells All About Good Electronics' or 'Telephone To Talk And Transmit'.

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