smartphone

Language: en

🇺🇸 /ˈsmɑˌrtfoʊn/

📖 Definitions

  1. noun
    A mobile phone that performs many of the functions of a computer, typically having a touchscreen interface, internet access, and an operating system capable of running downloaded applications.

🔗 Details

Word forms

countable Plural: smartphones

Collocations

smartphone usersmartphone appsmartphone screensmartphone camerasmartphone addictionsmartphone market

Derivatives

smartphonic

Synonyms

mobile phonecell phonecellphonehandset

Commonly confused

cell phone
EN: 'Cell phone' is a broader term that includes basic feature phones, while 'smartphone' specifically refers to a phone with advanced computing capabilities, a touchscreen, and app support.
tablet
EN: A 'tablet' is a larger touchscreen device without phone calling capability as its primary function, while a 'smartphone' is pocket-sized and primarily designed for communication.

Spelling tips

EN: Write 'smartphone' as one word, not 'smart phone' (two words). The compound has been lexicalized as a single unit.

💬 Examples

  1. Most people now use their smartphone as their primary device for accessing the internet.