Standard Lemma guide

vidphone

noun · verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

Sound

Pronunciation

Each Play button uses your device's default local English voice, or a natural local fallback. The selected voice name appears after playback. This is synthesized speech, not a source recording.

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1

noun

Meaning 1

videophone

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: literature, media, publishing, science-fiction

Examples

  • 1989, Ron Goulart (ghostwriting for William Shatner), TekWar The vidphone screen remained blank. “You're looking good, Jake, looking very good all things considered.” “Wish I could say the same for you, Wiz. Why the blackout?” “Reasons, I got my reasons,” came the whispering voice [...]

Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To call on the vidphone.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

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Meaning relationships

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History

Etymology

Compare vidscreen.