Telephone Definition & Meaning
telephone
- noun
- electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds; "I talked to him on the telephone"
- transmitting speech at a distance
- verb
- get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone; "I tried to call you all night"; "Take two aspirin and call me in the morning"
"Telephone" in song lyrics
See how telephone is used in real songs:
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"And find your wife cryin on the telephone"
2 Live Crew — Revelation -
"girl we been on this telephone"
69 Boyz — Backseat -
"books, tv, radio and telephone"
Aceyalone — I Think I Know Too Much
Words that rhyme with telephone
Usage tips for "telephone"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "telephone" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for telephone to find words that pair well.