Smartphone
(noun)
A smartphone is a mobile phone that can perform many of the functions of a computer, typically having a touch screen interface, internet access, and an operating system capable of running mobile apps.
Origin:
Smartphone is a portmanteau of the words 'smart' and 'phone', coined in the late 1990s.
Examples:
- She never leaves her house without her smartphone.
- He spends most of his free time on his smartphone playing games.
- Smartphones have become an integral part of modern society.
- The latest smartphone models boast features like facial recognition and high-resolution cameras.
- Many people rely on their smartphones for navigation, as well as for keeping in touch with friends and family.