Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

call-in

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: 5.50 in modern English

Syllables: cal-l-in
IPA

8

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

3

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

In which members of the public telephone the studio and talk live to the presenter.

noun

A TV or radio programme allowing members of the public to telephone the studio and talk live to the presenter.

noun

A telephone call of this kind.

noun

A caller who makes such a call.

Etymology

Deverbal from call in.

Inflected Forms

call-ins (plural)

Synonyms

dial-in

Questions

What does call-in mean?: In which members of the public telephone the studio and talk live to the presenter.
Where does call-in come from?: Deverbal from call in.

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