landline

/ˈlændlaɪn/
noun
  1. A telephone that uses a physical wire connection rather than a cellular network.
    • We still keep a landline for emergencies, even though we all have cell phones.
    • She dialed the number on her landline because the cell signal was weak.
    • The call quality on a landline is often clearer than on a mobile phone.
  2. A fixed telephone service or connection, as opposed to a mobile or internet-based phone.
    • The company offers both landline and mobile phone plans.
    • Many households have canceled their landline and rely only on smartphones.
    • He prefers using a landline for long conversations because it's more reliable.
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