Dial Tone Definition

noun
A buzzing or humming sound indicating to the user of a telephone that the line is open and a number may be dialed.
Webster's New World

A telephony signal, usually in the form of a sound, used to indicate that the telephone exchange is working, has recognized an off-hook, and is ready to accept a call.

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Noun

Singular:
dial tone
Plural:
dial-tones

Dial Tone Sentence Examples

  • I moved quickly to it and thankfully, there was a dial tone!

  • There was a hurried "I love you," not an easy thing for her to say, then a dial tone.

  • A dial tone followed.

  • The receiver clicked and the dial tone buzzed.

  • There followed a long pause, followed by an abrupt thank-you and a dial tone.

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