car phone

noun

1. a cell phone intended for use in a car.

car phone

noun

1. a telephone that operates by cellular radio for use in a car

Word History and Origins

Origin of car phone¹

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

I remember the first time I went to pick up my mother at her office when there was a huge protest, back in the days of the car phone.

From Salon

So I call her from the car phone and I say, "You might want to come out another entrance because there are all these protesters out front."

From Salon

He called her car phone and urged her to “get the hell out.”

From Los Angeles Times

She says if you're stopped by someone who is alone, in plain clothes and an unmarked car, phone 999 to check who they are.

From BBC

As Vergecast listeners know, I am a sucker for car phone mounts and chargers.

From The Verge