Ringtone
(noun)
A sound or melody that is played on a mobile phone when an incoming call or message is received.
Origin:
From ring + tone, reflecting the notion of a sound that rings out when a call is received.
Examples:
- He set his favorite song as his ringtone.
- She changed her ringtone to the latest pop hit.
- The ringtone of the phone was loud and annoying.
- The ringtone was a unique way to identify the caller.
- The ringtone market is a billion-dollar industry.