smartphone

or smart phone

[ smahrt-fohn ]

noun

1. a device that combines a cell phone with a handheld computer, typically offering internet access, data storage, email capability, etc. Compare dumbphone ( def ), landline ( def 3 ).

smartphone

/ ˈsmɑːtˌfəʊn /

noun

1. computing a mobile telephone with computer features that may enable it to interact with computerized systems, send e-mails, and access the web

Word History and Origins

Origin of smartphone¹

First recorded in 1995–2000

Example Sentences

Thus common words like tiktokeur, vlog, smartphone and émoji – which are all in the latest commercial dictionaries – do not exist in the Académie book.

From BBC

You can receive Breaking News on a smartphone or tablet via the BBC News App.

From BBC

With nearly endless research suggesting that constant smartphone use is making our memories worse, it makes sense that technology would try to fill in the blanks.

From Slate

Sano says she was "relieved to see that it was being accepted positively, and was really watching closely over my smartphone to see people's reactions the following day as well".

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You can receive Breaking News on a smartphone or tablet via the BBC News App.

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