How to Use cell phone in a Sentence

cell phone

noun
Definition of cell phonenext
  • Ed Sheeran’s bad habits do not include aimlessly scrolling on his cell phone all day.
    — Njera Perkins, Peoplemag, 7 June 2024
  • If your car has stalled in water, climb onto the roof of the car and use a cell phone to dial 911.
    — Mark Debruyckere, The Arizona Republic, 6 June 2024
  • Michigan has a law on its books prohibiting the use of cell phones and other electronic devices while driving.
    — Eric Henderson, CBS News, 29 May 2024
  • And there was another crucial question—who made the two calls placed around 4 a.m. from Rosenbaum’s cell phone?
    — Lizz Schumer, Peoplemag, 26 May 2024
  • Mosley does not have his cell phone with him, since it was found in his hotel, a police spokesperson is quoted as telling the BBC.
    — Anna Gordon, TIME, 7 June 2024
  • Other actions that can make a difference include switching internet, cable, streaming or cell phone providers.
    — Nerdwallet, The Mercury News, 23 July 2024
  • SpaceX's Starlink system for cell phones remains in the testing phase, but the technology is already good enough to power a video call.
    — Michael Kan, PCMAG, 21 May 2024
  • Indianapolis officers called Brandon Perry's cell phone and work number but were unable to reach him.
    — Jade Thomas, The Indianapolis Star, 6 June 2024
  • School board members voted unanimously to adopt their own district-wide rules to expand the state law banning cell phone usage in classrooms at Tuesday’s meeting.
    — Alecia Taylor, Miami Herald, 24 July 2024
  • Inflation pushes teens into the workforce At 18, Michelle Chen covers her cell phone bills as well as school expenses.
    — Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 22 July 2024
  • The victim was able to find her cell phone and call 911.
    — Carol Robinson | Crobinson@al.com, al, 29 Aug. 2023
  • Lee came in, smacked her cell phone out of the woman’s hand and punched her in her chest.
    — Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2023
  • Her cell phone pinged near the reservoir at about 12:30 A.M., then went dark.
    — Rachel Monroe, The New Yorker, 31 July 2023
  • Video of the heist was captured on cell phones in real-time.
    — David McKenzie, CNN, 28 Mar. 2024
  • The system can send alerts to cell phones and call landlines.
    — Molly Walsh | Mwalsh@cleveland.com, cleveland, 1 Sep. 2023
  • The actress, who is behind the wheel at the time, holds up her cell phone to show a red hand glove.
    — Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 7 Dec. 2023
  • The woman allegedly told the pair to drop their cell phones, Paulus said.
    — Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 5 Oct. 2023
  • When the lights go out and the cell phones go dark, that click and dial tone are often the last resort.
    — Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards, The Mercury News, 9 Mar. 2024
  • Meanwhile, Tainy checks the cameras from his cell phone in the dressing room.
    — Diego Ortiz, Rolling Stone, 17 Dec. 2023
  • Others are seen in the video crouching down in stands, some filming the melee with cell phones.
    — USA TODAY, 13 July 2024
  • Fifty years ago this week, the first cell phone call was made on a sidewalk in New York City with a device the size of a brick.
    — Alexandra Meeks, CNN, 4 Apr. 2023
  • The bill includes a number of exceptions to the ban on holding a cell phone.
    — Mike Cason | McAson@al.com, al, 5 Apr. 2023
  • The story is set in 1993, before cell phones and the Internet.
    — Martin Dale, Variety, 30 Nov. 2023
  • Three minutes later, Paul's cell phone was locked and wasn't used again.
    — People Staff, Peoplemag, 9 Feb. 2023
  • However, what many of them do have is a cell phone — and many more will acquire one in the next few years.
    — G/o Media Studios For Mastercard, Quartz, 8 Mar. 2023
  • At one point, Lindz went to the bathroom, leaving her cell phone with Z, so her date could read some of her work.
    — Francesca Street, CNN, 6 Mar. 2023
  • Bebe Rexha was hit in the face by a cell phone, requiring her to get stitches.
    — Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 1 Aug. 2023
  • This was an era long before cell phones or even voicemail.
    — Nbc Universal, NBC News, 19 Mar. 2024
  • Rexha, 33, was struck in the face and injured by a cell phone while performing in New York City in June.
    — Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 14 July 2023
  • Like losing a cell phone, losing a vape pen would set off a mad scramble.
    — John Daley - Colorado Public Radio, NPR, 9 Apr. 2024

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