Refine this word faster

Stronger alternatives Opposite tone Use in context Cross-language nuance

Editorial Guides For "dial tone"

Professional Email Tone: Sound Clear, Polite, and Decisive

Practical phrase swaps to improve clarity and reduce friction in workplace emails.

De-escalation Language for Difficult Conversations

Use wording that lowers tension while preserving boundaries and forward progress.

Brand Voice Consistency: Keep Tone Unified Across Pages

Practical framework to keep product, marketing, and support copy aligned.

Dial tone

noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    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.

    "Are we jaded? Has living with AIDS become no big deal? Has AIDS had its "15 minutes?" We're over it. Goodbye. Click. Dial tone."

See also for "dial tone"

Synonyms Antonyms Rhymes Sentences Translate Word Type Pronunciation Word Forms

Next best steps

Find stronger synonymsSee usage examplesCheck pronunciation

Mini challenge

Unscramble this word: dialtone