long-distance call — A telephone call made to a distant location, typically outside the local calling area and often incurring additional charges
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A telephone call made to a distant location, typically outside the local calling area and often incurring additional charges
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlɔːŋ ˈdɪstəns kɔːl/
Example Sentences
- My phone bill was shocking because my teenage daughter made dozens of long-distance calls to her boyfriend in another city.
- Before smartphones and internet calling, long-distance calls were a luxury that families saved for special occasions.
- He accidentally made a long-distance call while trying to order pizza, ending up talking to a confused grandmother in Tokyo.
long-distance call
NOUN[/ˈlɔːŋ ˈdɪstəns kɔːl/]
A telephone call made to a distant location, typically outside the local calling area and often incurring additional charges
She made a long-distance call to her brother studying overseas.
During a long-distance call, autumn leaves fall
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
A compound noun formed from three English words that emerged with the development of telephone systems in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The term was created to distinguish calls spanning extended geographical distances from local calls as telecommunications infrastructure expanded.
Breakdown
long (adjective: extending over great distance) + distance (noun: extent of space between two points) + call (noun: a telephone connection or communication)
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📝Examples
“My phone bill was shocking because my teenage daughter made dozens of long-distance calls to her boyfriend in another city.”
“Before smartphones and internet calling, long-distance calls were a luxury that families saved for special occasions.”
“He accidentally made a long-distance call while trying to order pizza, ending up talking to a confused grandmother in Tokyo.”
“The company policy requires approval from a supervisor before making any long-distance calls from the office phone.”
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