dumb phone
Word Rarity
Uncommon
Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.47 in modern English
19
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
4
Syllables
9
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
Alternative form of dumbphone.
Example Sentences
- "So if the handset is only for calls and texts for arranging pickups and emergency phone calls, then a basic “dumb” phone could be the answer. […] The downside is that many dumb phones still have limited internet access, and only a handful have basic parental controls for locking down the camera, the browser and picture messaging (MMS)."
- "I hope dumb phones will deliver us all from constant notifications, but it also seems possible that they will become markers of class and status."
- "Students will still be able to access their smartphones between classes or at lunch. During instructional time, they could be allowed to carry “dumb phones,” which can send texts or make calls but not access TikTok, Snapchat or other potential distractions."