landline
noun
land·line
ˈland-ˌlīn 
variants
or less commonly land line
1
: a line of transportation or communication on land
especially
: a telephone line that transmits signals from one station to another directly along a wire without the use of radio waves
It reminds me of the tipping point several years ago when people realized they no longer needed a telephone landline and would do just fine with their cell phones. —
Rana Foroohar
—often used before another noun Rana Foroohar a landline phone
a landline network
2
: a telephone that connects by wire : a landline telephone
Of course, if you're really worried, you could ditch your cell phone for a quaint landline.—Kiera Butler
Kiera ButlerExamples of landline in a Sentence
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Despite setbacks like these, Fancourt did allow Harry to add a few more claims to his suit, including allegations that the tabloids tapped his landline.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 21 May 2024
Consumer advocates argue on behalf of landlines as California utility regulators propose rejecting a request by AT&T to eliminate its responsibility to provide the traditional phone service.
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 14 May 2024
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Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 21 May 2024
Consumer advocates argue on behalf of landlines as California utility regulators propose rejecting a request by AT&T to eliminate its responsibility to provide the traditional phone service.
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 14 May 2024
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“Landline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/landline. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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landline
noun
land·line
-ˌ(d)līn
: a line of communication (as by telephone) consisting of a cable laid on land
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