pager
noun/ˈpeɪdʒər/
Frequency rank: #18,248 most common English word
Meaning
A small wireless device that receives and displays short messages or alerts, used to contact someone.
Example sentence
The doctor carried pager on his belt so the hospital could reach him at any time.
Synonyms & related words
- beeper
- buzzer
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