smartphone
UK: ˈsmɑːt.fəʊn | US: ˈsmɑːrt.foʊn
n. a mobile phone that performs many of the functions of a computer, typically having a touchscreen interface, internet access, and an operating system capable of running downloaded apps.
smartphone = smart<intelligent> + phone<telephone>
- smart (from Old English smeart "sharp, painful," later evolving to mean "quick, clever" in Middle English)
- phone (shortened form of telephone, from Greek *tēle-<far> + phōnē<sound>)
Etymology Origin:
The term smartphone emerged in the late 1990s as mobile devices began integrating computing capabilities. Smart reflects the device's advanced, "intelligent" functions (e.g., internet, apps), while phone retains its core identity as a communication tool. The blend mirrors technological evolution—transitioning from basic telephony to multifunctional "smart" technology.
She checked her emails on her smartphone during the commute.
Modern smartphones have cameras rivaling professional DSLRs.
He dropped his smartphone and cracked the screen.
The app is only available for smartphones, not tablets.
Smartphones have revolutionized how people access information.