beeper

noun

beep·​er ˈbē-pər How to pronounce beeper (audio)
: pager
specifically : one that beeps

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The pager detonations in Lebanon and Syria on Sept. 17 were followed by the explosion -- around 24 hours later -- of walkie-talkies, used by Hezbollah as a communications network after its beepers were compromised. David Brennan, ABC News, 1 Oct. 2024 That was a reference to the exploding beepers of Hezbollah members, although Girdusky mentioned Hamas when the discussion devolved into crosstalk. Ted Johnson, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2024 The Taiwanese company began operations in 1995 and sells alphanumeric pagers as well as the kind of beepers that alert customers in restaurants that their order is ready. Greg McKenna, Fortune Asia, 18 Sep. 2024 Well, so far Israel has not claimed responsibility for those exploding beepers and walkie-talkies, Margaret. CBS News, 22 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for beeper 

Word History

First Known Use

1970, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of beeper was in 1970

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“Beeper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beeper. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

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beeper

noun
beep·​er ˈbē-pər How to pronounce beeper (audio)
: pager
especially : one that beeps

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