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telephone box

 

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Noun telephone box has 1 sense
  1. telephone booth, phone booth, call box, telephone box, telephone kiosk - booth for using a telephone
    --1 is a kind of booth, cubicle, stall, kiosk

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Telephone Box

Definition

A telephone box, also known as a phone box or telephone booth, is a small enclosed structure containing a public telephone. It provides a private space for individuals to make phone calls.

Sense 1 - Popular Usage

Noun

A popular usage of "telephone box" refers to the iconic red telephone boxes commonly found in the United Kingdom.

Example Sentence: The old telephone box on the corner of the street has been converted into a mini art gallery.

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Sense 2 - Local Usage

Noun

In certain regions, "telephone box" may refer to any local public telephone booth, regardless of its color or design.

Example Sentence: I made an important call from the telephone box near the train station.

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