Pronunciation: /dʌmˌfoʊn/
noun a term used to describe a basic mobile phone with limited functionality, often contrasted with smartphones
A1 I have a dumbphone that can only make calls and send texts.
A2 My grandmother still uses a dumbphone because she doesn't need all the features of a smartphone.
B1 I prefer using a dumbphone when I go hiking because it has a longer battery life.
B2 Although I have a smartphone, I sometimes miss the simplicity of my old dumbphone.
C1 Even though most people have smartphones now, there is still a market for dumbphones for those who prefer them.
C2 Some people intentionally choose to use a dumbphone to disconnect from the constant notifications and distractions of smartphones.
formal Some people still prefer using a dumbphone for its simplicity and long battery life.
informal I can't believe she still uses a dumbphone in this day and age.
slang My dad refuses to upgrade from his dumbphone to a smartphone.
figurative His brain felt like a dumbphone, slow to process information and lacking in memory capacity.
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