Definition

A type of telephone that is connected to the phone network by a physical wire, usually found in homes and offices.

Example

I still use a landline for my home phone because it has a clearer connection than my mobile phone.

Conversation

Do you still use a landline at home?

Not really, I just use my cell phone for everything now.

Yeah, same here! I think most people are ditching their landline phones.

It's true, but I still think having one can be useful in case of emergencies.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Landline → It is formed from "land" (from Old English *land*, meaning ground or soil) and "line" (from Latin *linea*, meaning a string or line). The word "landline" refers to a telephone line that is physically connected to the ground or land, as opposed to a mobile or wireless connection.

Memory Tip

Think of 'land' as the ground and 'line' as a connection — a landline is a connection that is physically tied to the ground.

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