stick phone (B1)
noun phrase
Pronunciation: /stɪk foʊn/
Definition
An old-fashioned mobile phone with a bulky design, typically having an antenna and a physical keypad.
Examples
She found her old stick phone in the attic and couldn't believe how big it was.
He still uses a stick phone because he doesn't need all the features of a smartphone.
How to Use stick phone
- use a stick phone (verb phrase)
- to use an old-fashioned mobile phone — "She still uses a stick phone to make calls."
- have a stick phone (verb phrase)
- to possess an old-fashioned mobile phone — "He has a stick phone that he uses for emergencies."
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