English Explanatory Dictionary

beeper

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Something that makes a beeping sound.
  2. A simple computer speaker.
  3. A pager (wireless telecommunication device).
  4. A robot.
  5. A broadcast interview taking place over the telephone (originally having to include a beeping sound to indicate that it was not a live broadcast).

Pronunciation

/ˈbiːpə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-beeper.wav /ˈbipɚ/

Word forms

beeper beepers

Etymology

From beep + -er.

Derived words

backup beeper

Translations

Indonesian: pembunyi bip Polish: biper
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