First Known Use: circa 1866
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1phone
noun \ˈfōn\
Definition of PHONE
: a speech sound considered as a physical event without regard to its place in the sound system of a language
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Origin of PHONE
Greek phōnē
2phone
noun
3phone
verb
: to speak or try to speak to (someone) over a telephone system
phonedphon·ing
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First Known Use of PHONE
1885
PHONE[1] Defined for Kids
1phone
noun \ˈfōn\
Definition of PHONE for Kids
2phone
verb
phonedphon·ing
Definition of PHONE for Kids
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