telephonenounmasculine/tɨˈlɛfɨn/highte·le·fo·nePortuguesEnglishEspanolFrancaisDefinitionA device that allows communication over distances using electrical signals.The telephone is ringing.I need a new telephone.syndevicegadgetEtymologyDo grego 'tēlephōnos'Related wordstelefonartelefonematelefoneiro