BEEPER

Pronunciation (US): (GB):

Meaning:

An electronic device that generates a series of beeps when the person carrying it is being paged

Synonyms:

beeper; pager

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("beeper" is a kind of...):

electronic device (a device that accomplishes its purpose electronically)

Derivation:

beep (call, summon, or alert with a beeper)

beep (make a loud noise)