Landline

/ˈlændˌlaɪn/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A telephone that operates through a physical wire or cable connection to the public switched telephone network (PSTN).

Despite the rise of mobile phones, many families still rely on a landline for their communication needs.

A network that connects telephones through wires, as opposed to using wireless technology.

The company has decided to keep its landline service active for better reliability during emergencies.

A telephone line that uses a fixed installation rather than mobile signals.

In rural areas, having a landline can be crucial for reliable communication when cell service is spotty.

The term 'landline' combines 'land', referring to ground or fixed locations, and 'line', indicating a connection.

landline phone

A telephone connected through a landline rather than using mobile technology.

landline service

Telecommunication services provided through a fixed phone line.

telephone

A device for transmitting sound, commonly used for voice communication.

mobile

Referring to portable phones that are not connected by wires.

telecommunication

The transmission of signals over a distance for communication.

Landline

Got to call mom on the landline, my cell's dead.

Old-school phone

I can't believe you still have an old-school phone with a landline!