wired phone

Definitions

A telephone that is connected to a network via a physical cable rather than using wireless technology.

A landline telephone device that requires a corded connection to a wall jack to function.

Examples

In the age of smartphones, many offices still rely on a wired phone for secure communication.

I prefer using a wired phone at my desk because the call quality is much more consistent.

Synonyms

landline fixed-line phone hardwired telephone corded phone stationary phone

Antonyms

mobile phone cell phone smartphone wireless phone cordless phone cellular device