telephone
Translation
telephone, phone
Examples
The telephone is ringing.
The telephone is ringing.
Can I use your telephone?
Can I use your telephone?
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) telephone a device for speaking to someone far away The telephone is ringing.
Similar Words
Synonyms: phone
Etymology
From Greek 'tele-' (far) and 'phone' (sound), so it means 'far sound'.
Memory Tips
Picture talking to someone far away using a device that carries your sound ('phone').