telephone
Translation
telephone, phone
Examples
The telephone is ringing.
The telephone is ringing.
I will call you on the telephone.
I will call you on the telephone.
Grammar Patterns
((on the ~)) using the telephone as a means of communication I will call you on the telephone.
Similar Words
phone, cell phone, mobile
Etymology
From Greek 'tele' (far off) and 'phōnē' (sound, voice). It means 'sound from afar'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: TELE (far) + PHONE (sound). It's a device for hearing sound from far away.