telephoner
|tel-e-phon-er|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈtɛləˌfoʊnər/
🇬🇧
/ˈtɛlɪˌfəʊnə/
(telephone)
voice communication device
Etymology
Etymology Information
'telephone' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'tēle' meaning 'far' and 'phōnē' meaning 'voice'.
Historical Evolution
'telephone' changed from the French word 'téléphone' and eventually became the modern English word 'telephone'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'far voice', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a device for transmitting voices over a distance'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who makes or receives telephone calls.
The telephoner was busy making calls all day.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42