'phone' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'phōnē,' where 'phōnē' meant 'voice' or 'sound.'

'phōnē' transformed into the French word 'téléphone,' and eventually became the modern English word 'phone' through Middle English.

Initially, it meant 'voice or sound,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to call someone using a telephone.'