phone call
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Meaning · English
A conversation over the phone
Literally: a call made using a phone
Register: neutral
Examples
I received a phone call from my sister
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Sources & notes
Everyday learner phrase (CEFR A1); level cross-referenced from published learner lists. Definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-08-01; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “phone call” mean?
A conversation over the phone Literally: a call made using a phone
Is “phone call” formal or informal?
phone call is generally neutral.