Apr 23, 2019 · The most contemporary expression might be just cell. If you have to go through the trouble of spelling it out, it should be cell phone. But 9 times out of 10, you should not go through that …

Feb 10, 2016 · From some googling I understand that cell/cellphone is used in the US, while mobile phone may be preferred in Britain. And I know similar questions have been asked before but I have a …

I think it's hard to argue that "Tel" is not correct given that a mobile phone is a telephone. The only reason it should even matter to the reader is if calls to mobile phones cost more than calls to landline …

Apr 18, 2015 · In Australia, it has traditionally been a "mobile" - never a "cell" (unless you are deliberately trying to sound American!). However, it is increasingly becoming just a "phone", as …

Mar 9, 2014 · 4 In common AE conversation you would say "cellphone" or just "phone". Mobile or mobile phone is recognized and used in marketing. Usage: "Where the hell did I leave my (cell) phone."

We see the term enough ("mobile devices", "MobileMe", and even "T-Mobile") that it causes no confusion. But we would call the phone in our pocket a "cellphone" or a "cell" instead of a "mobile"; …

Jul 23, 2022 · Similar questions have been asked in the past, but I am curious as to whether this usage has changed as of recent years. Is it more common to describe one's mobile phone as a …

Feb 27, 2014 · When you disconnect your phone, you hang up. Does this phrase apply to your cellphone?

Jan 26, 2011 · Situation: The batteries in your cellphone are running out of charge. How would a native English speaker quickly and naturally describe this situation?

In an similar vein to idiot box, a derogatory name for someone who uses their mobile phone a lot is smartphone zombie. From Urban Dictionary: A person that is constantly focused on his or her …