Landline
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈlændˌlaɪn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Landline is a noun meaning A fixed telephone communications cable; originally, one run over land, as opposed to a submarine cable.
Meaning
A fixed telephone communications cable; originally, one run over land, as opposed to a submarine cable.
More Meanings
- (attributively) That which is connected by such a fixed wire (telephone, internet etc.).
- (by extension) A telephone connected by such a fixed wire that allows multiple phones to operate simultaneously on the same phone number, specifically not wireless/mobile.
Example Sentences
The land line was eight months later in its completion than was anticipated, but the fleet of cable ships, sent out by the British Australian Telegraph Company, arrived in Port Darwin at the date appointed by them: November 6th, 1871.
Word Forms
- landlines
- land line
Synonyms for landline
Depending on context, synonyms include wireline.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include payphone, hotline, telephone, phone, line, booth.
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