corded phone

Definitions

A telephone that is physically connected to a wall jack or base unit by a coiled electrical cable.

A landline telephone handset that remains tethered to its base station by a cord, limiting the user's mobility.

Examples

I prefer using a corded phone in my office because the call quality is much more reliable.

The vintage corded phone sat on the wooden desk, reminding me of a simpler time.

Synonyms

landline wired phone fixed-line phone desk phone hardwired telephone

Antonyms

mobile phone cell phone smartphone wireless phone cordless phone cellular device