Definition

Noun: A unique sequence of digits assigned to a specific telephone line, used to establish a connection when making a call.

Usage

The term "telephone number" is used to refer to the specific numeric address for a phone. It is a countable noun. You ask for it, give it, dial it, or save it. - Please write down your telephone number for our records. - I tried to call, but I must have dialed the wrong telephone number. - What is the main office's telephone number?

Examples

• She memorized all her family members' telephone numbers.
• The advertisement listed a toll-free telephone number for inquiries.
• My telephone number has a 212 area code.

Advanced Usage

• "To have an unlisted telephone number": To have a phone number that is not published in a public directory for privacy.
• "To be in the telephone book": To have one's number publicly listed in a directory.

Variants and Related Words

• Number (noun): Often used informally as a short form of "telephone number." (e.g., "What's your number?")
• Phone number (noun): A common, fully equivalent synonym.
• Digits (noun, informal): Slang for a telephone number. (e.g., "He gave me his digits.")
• Contact number (noun): A more general term that can include telephone numbers.

Synonyms

• Phone number
• Contact number
• Line number

Related Phrases

• Area code: The first part of a telephone number that designates a specific geographic region.
• Extension: An internal number within an organization, reached after dialing the main telephone number.
• Dial a number: The action of entering a telephone number on a keypad to make a call.

Noun

1. the number is used in calling a particular telephone
   • he has an unlisted number