phone number

/ˈfoʊn ˌnʌmbər/
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A set of digits used to call someone by phone.

Examples

  • What is your phone number?
  • His phone number has changed.
  • The shop has its phone number on the door.
  • I wrote down her phone number.
  • Please give me your phone number.

Similar words

contact number
telephone number

Meanings

Number used to call

communication
neutral
A sequence of digits that lets someone call a particular phone, person, or organization.

Examples

  • What is your phone number?
  • I wrote down her phone number.
  • Please give me your phone number.
  • His phone number has changed.
  • The shop has its phone number on the door.

Similar words

Etymology

The phrase joins phone, short for telephone, and number, a sequence of digits.

FAQ

What is a phone number?

A sequence of digits used to call a phone or its owner.

Can a business have a phone number?

Yes. People use it to call the business.

Is a phone number the same as an address?

No. It is for calls, while an address identifies a place.

Can a phone number change?

Yes. A person may get a new number.

What is another name for phone number?

Telephone number is a common alternative.

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