beeper
Americannoun
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a device that connects into a telephone circuit and transmits a periodic signal as an indication that the conversation over the circuit is being recorded.
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a similar device attached to a free-ranging animal as an aid to learning its habits; biotelemeter.
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Also called pager. a pocket-size electronic device whose signal notifies a person of an important message, sometimes displaying the telephone number to be called.
Etymology
Origin of beeper
Example Sentences
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Stephen explained: "Everything was geared up to the beeper going off and you being ready."
From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026
Dr. Chagnaud compares the acoustic warnings to a car’s backup beeper, which will beep more as the back of your car approaches an object.
From New York Times • Aug. 19, 2021
Speaking animatedly above the incessant back-up beeper of a nearby mini-forklift, Bolton surmised the hectic scene looking a little like someone who still couldn't believe his good fortune.
From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2018
Who did Nick Fury ping with his beeper before turning to ash?
From Slate • Apr. 26, 2018
Even with his beeper which let him know who was trying to contact him, and his wheels which let him style around, he was in a kind of grave.
From "Slam!" by Walter Dean Myers
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