ringtone

noun

ring·​tone ˈriŋ-ˌtōn How to pronounce ringtone (audio)
: the sound made by a cell phone to signal an incoming call

Examples of ringtone in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web With so many ringtones now available, though, the sounds say more about how people express themselves — and what can cause stress and anxiety. Krystal Hur, CNN, 23 June 2024 Yet another ringtone buzzed from Villaraigosa’s phone. Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2024 For nearly a decade, Travis Kelce has remained loyal to his cellphone's ringtone, according to teammate Patrick Mahomes. Anna Lazarus Caplan, Peoplemag, 24 July 2024 Then, Rexha, from inside a hotel room, and Tove Lo, lounging by a pool, answered separate calls with the same ringtone featuring Minogue’s voice. Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 9 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for ringtone 

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Word History

First Known Use

1983, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of ringtone was in 1983

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ringtone

noun
ring·​tone ˈriŋ-ˌtōn How to pronounce ringtone (audio)
: the sound made by a cell phone to signal an incoming call

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