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cell phones vs cellphones

Both 'cell phones' and 'cellphones' are correct, but 'cell phones' is more commonly used in written English. 'Cellphones' is also acceptable and commonly used in informal contexts or in advertising.

Last updated: March 22, 2024 • 803 views

cell phones

This phrase is correct and commonly used in written English.

This phrase refers to mobile phones or cellular phones. It is the more formal and standard way of writing the term.

Examples:

I need to buy a new cell phone.
She left her cell phone at home.
Cell phones have become an essential part of our lives.
The store sells a variety of cell phones.
He is always on his cell phone.

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Computers, cell phones, car ignitions, anything with a chip.
There's these things called cell phones.
People who don't have cell phones.
Keep an eye out for people on cell phones.
Carrying your cell phones is pretty helpful too.
Neither one of them are answering their cell phones.
No cell phones or wallets on them.
Analysis of cell phones provided evidence of numerous text messages between Gypsy Blanchard and Nicholas Godejohn.
Tracking cell phones helped contain Ebola in Africa.
Festival organizers banned the use of cell phones.
Burner cell phones, craigslist ads.
People had called 9-1-1from their cell phones.
The audience timed them with cell phones.
Easily supports all GSM functional mobile cell phones.
Then it was cell phones and face-to-face meets.
We just managed to ID the cell phones on two of his people.
Lt'd be nice to know who's buying all those cell phones, though.
That's why we don't allow cell phones...
Here, you can take one of my old cell phones.
We'll collect cell phones and hold them for your testimony.

Alternatives:

mobile phones
cellular phones
smartphones
handsets
mobile devices

cellphones

This phrase is also correct and commonly used in informal contexts or in advertising.

This phrase is an informal way of writing 'cell phones'. It is often used in casual conversations or in marketing materials.

Examples:

I can't find my cellphones.
The latest cellphones are very advanced.
Cellphones are a necessity in today's world.
She always carries two cellphones with her.
The store offers a wide selection of cellphones.

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Check credit cards, cellphones, car.
The NSA is tracking over a billion cellphones...
I notice many of you with little cellphones.
Don't tell me you got the FBI database on your cellphones.
By the way, you need to turn your cellphones off.
All cellphones and electronic devices are prohibited.
There would have been thousands of cellphones taking pictures at that festival.
I have something you want... the vice president's cellphones.
Some were taken by photographers, others by guests on their cellphones.
I saw more than a few cellphones out.
You need to lose them cellphones, son.
Destroy the market for cellphones... and eradicate the competition.
Two cellphones usually means somebody's trying to hide something.
Bay, no cellphones at the table.
Currently there are 509 million cellphones in Indian hands, in India.
Prisoners are not allowed to use cellphones, computers, watches.
Fired up the GPS on one of his cellphones.
We investigate stolen computers, credit cards, and cellphones.
He's stuck itemizing cargo crates of stolen cellphones.
Just waiting two days, we might hear the murderers confess on their cellphones or land lines.

Alternatives:

mobile phones
cellular phones
smartphones
handsets
mobile devices

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