telephony

noun te·le·pho·ny \tə-ˈle-fə-nē also ˈte-lə-ˌfō-\

: the use of a telephone system to send and receive sounds over long distances

Full Definition of TELEPHONY

: the use or operation of an apparatus (as a telephone) for transmission of sounds as electrical signals between widely removed points

See telephony defined for English-language learners

1835

Next Word in the Dictionary: telephoto (adjective)Previous Word in the Dictionary: telephonitisAll Words Near: telephony

What made you want to look up telephony? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

Put-downs with flair

How to use a word that (literally) drives some people nuts.

Test your vocab with our fun, fast game

Ailurophobia, and 9 other unusual fears