noun
- a mobile phone with basic calling and text messaging features, without advanced computing or internet capabilities
Usage: informal; often used in contrast to smartphones
Examples
- She switched from a smartphone to a dumbphone to reduce distractions.
- My grandfather still uses a dumbphone because he only needs to make calls.
- Dumbphones are more affordable than the latest smartphone models.
- Even though it's called a dumbphone, it has a reliable battery that lasts for days.
- Some people prefer dumbphones for their simplicity and durability.