beeper

UK
/ˈbiːpə/
US
/ˈbiːpɚ/

Translations

beepernoun
beepers
pl
UK
/ˈbiːpə/
US
/ˈbiːpɚ/
bipeurAppareil de radiomessagerie, surtout courant dans l’usage courant.
The doctor carried a beeper to ensure he could be reached at any time.
Le médecin portait un bipeur pour pouvoir être joint à tout moment.
Additional translations
avertisseur sonorePour un petit dispositif produisant un signal sonore bref.
téléavertisseurTerme plus formel ou technique pour l’appareil de radiomessagerie.
Synonyms
alert device
signal device
notification device
beeperadjective
UK
/ˈbiːpə/
US
/ˈbiːpər/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "beeper number", "beeper service").

Definitions

beepernoun
A small electronic device that emits a beeping sound, often used to alert someone to a message or call.
The doctor carried a beeper to ensure he could be reached at any time.
A device, often worn on the belt, that receives and displays messages or alerts.
In the 1990s, many professionals relied on a beeper to stay connected while on the go.
Any small component or standalone device that emits a beeping sound to provide an audible alert or signal.
The beeper inside the smoke detector chirped when the battery was low.
beeperadjective
Relating to or intended for use with a beeper (pager).
She wrote down her beeper number on the business card.