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iPhone

iPhone

488 2.3
A popular smartphone made by Apple with a touchscreen and many useful apps
  • noun
  • /ˈaɪfoʊn/
translation icon : iPhone
  • Unfortunately, my iPhone's camera could not focus on fine textural details.
  • Apple iPhone
  • iPhone and iPad
  • iPhone and Android

What was your favorite iPhone like of all time?

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Examples

  • He basically made his entire first album on his iPhone.

  • More recently, every smartphone is matched against the form and function of the iPhone.

    Academic text (2011)
  • Is that an iPhone I see?

  • I always keep my iPhone right here.

  • Are you on your iPhone?

  • What about the new iPhone?

  • Make the most of your time with your iPhone device by eliminating suggested words.

    Blog text (1)
  • He asked me how many iPhones did Apple sell last month?

  • You can compare the things that are alike in the BlackBerry and iPhone.

    Academic text (2009)
  • I just bought a new iPhone because I wanted the latest features.

Synonyms

smartphone
vsiPhone
227 1.8

A small computer you carry with a touchscreen that makes calls and runs apps

is a popular model made by one company with touchscreen and extra features
phone
vsiPhone
190 1.0

A pair of small speakers you wear on or in your ears to listen to sound

is a modern touchscreen gadget combining calling functions with many apps
cellphone
vsiPhone
  • US
175 1.0

A small phone you carry to call people, send messages, and use apps

is a touchscreen focused, feature rich device from a single manufacturer

How Desirable

Jesus phone
  • Slang
9.9
iPhone
488 2.3
smartphone
227 1.8
mobile phone
58 1.0

Surface Forms

iPhone singular
iPhones plural

Morphology

iPhone = phone (opaque) = i + phone

The 'i' prefix is a branding element and does not transparently convey additional meaning in English.

Etymology

The word iPhone starts with i-, the small 'i' Apple used to show 'internet' or 'personal', and ends with phone, like 'telephone'. So, an iPhone is a personal, internet-connected phone that does many jobs beyond calls.