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MOHB-yl/ˈməʊbaɪl/

In British English a mobile is a phone you carry (short for mobile phone). American English often says cell phone. Phone is the general word. On my mobile; a mobile number. Mobile can also be an adjective meaning able to move — later; switch your mobile off in the cinema.

Meaning

A phone you can carry with you (British). American English often says cell phone.

Examples

• “My mobile is on the table.”
• “What’s your mobile number?”
• “I left my mobile on the bus.”

Good to know

British a mobile = mobile phone. US: cell phone. Contrast: phone (general).

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