Definition

A small electronic device that makes a beeping sound to alert someone, often used to notify them of a message or call.

Example

I received a message on my beeper while I was at the meeting.

Conversation

Did you hear that beeper go off earlier?

Yeah, I thought someone was getting paged.

I wonder if people still use beepers these days.

Not really, everyone just uses their phones now!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Beeper → The word is formed from "beep" (an onomatopoeic term representing a short, sharp sound) and the suffix "-er" (meaning a person or thing that performs an action). A beeper is a device that makes a beeping sound, typically used to alert or notify someone.

Memory Tip

Think of the sound 'beep' that the device makes, and remember that a 'beeper' is something that makes that sound to alert you.

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