landline
/ˈlændlaɪn/
noun
- 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.
- 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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