smartphones
"Smartphones" is the plural form of "smartphone" — a word most people around the world use every single day. It has one core meaning, but it's worth understanding exactly what makes a phone "smart" and how the word is used in different contexts.
A smartphone is a mobile phone that can do much more than just make calls or send texts. Think of it as a small computer you carry in your pocket — you can browse the internet, take photos, use apps, watch videos, and much more. The word 'smart' here means the device is intelligent and capable, not just a simple tool.
everyday language, technology · Modern, widely used since the late 2000s
He forgot his smartphone at home and felt completely disconnected all day.
Beyond the physical object, 'smartphones' is often used to talk about the broader idea of being constantly connected to the internet and to other people. When people say 'smartphones have changed our lives,' they are talking about the whole culture and lifestyle that comes with these devices.
society, technology, media · Modern, widely used · figurative