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ringtone

[ring-tohn]

ring·tone

[ring-tohn]
the sound a cell phone makes when receiving a call or text message: Download the most popular rock music ringtones.
Also, ring tone.


Origin:
1980-85; ring2 + tone
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ringtone (ˈrɪŋˌtəʊn)
 
n
a musical tune played by a mobile phone when a call is received

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Main Entry:  ringtone
Part of Speech:  n
Definition:  the sound made by a cell phone to signal an incoming call, esp. one that is customizable or is a song
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