noun
- A device that records telephone messages when the caller cannot reach the person being called.
Usage: British English; also called answering machine in American English; Common in home and office settings
Examples
- I left a message on her answerphone when she didn't pick up.
- The answerphone picked up after four rings.
- He checked his answerphone for any missed calls.
- Our office answerphone is full; please try again later.
- She recorded a new greeting on the answerphone.
- The answerphone allows callers to leave detailed messages.