Beeper
a device that connects into a telephone circuit and transmits a periodic signal as an indication that the conversation over the circuit is being recorded.
a similar device attached to a free-ranging animal as an aid to learning its habits; biotelemeter.
Also called pager. a pocket-size electronic device whose signal notifies a person of an important message, sometimes displaying the telephone number to be called.
Historical Examples
Your beeper of the Seals wants to get the power into his own hands, and betrays you; he who quits the field loses it.
The Secret Memoirs of Louis XV./XVI, Complete Madame du Hausset, an “Unknown English Girl” and the Princess Lamballe
n.
“device that emits beeps,” 1946, agent noun from beep (v.).
noun
A tiny radio receiver that gives a coded signal to a person being notified of a telephone call, a voice message, or other summons: Beepers proliferate, tolling for many besides the doctor
Any very small electronic device used to control garage doors, car doors, etc: The gate was open, but I could see that one could close and open it with a beeper (1970s+)
pager
Read Also:
- Beeping
a short, relatively high-pitched tone produced by a horn, electronic device, or the like as a signal, summons, or warning. one of the periodic signals sounded by a beeper. to make or emit such a sound: When the timer beeps, take the cake out of the oven. to sound (a horn, warning signal, etc.): impatient […]
- Beer
an alcoholic beverage made by brewing and fermentation from cereals, usually malted barley, and flavored with hops and the like for a slightly bitter taste. any of various beverages, whether alcoholic or not, made from roots, molasses or sugar, yeast, etc.: root beer; ginger beer. an individual serving of beer; a glass, can, or bottle […]
- Beer and skittles
amusement; pleasure; fun. noun (functioning as sing) (informal) enjoyment or pleasure noun phrase pleasure, fun Examples Life is not all beer and skittles. Usage Note UK, plural but singular or plural in construction Related Terms not all beer and skittles
- Beer belly
a protuberant belly from or as if from drinking large quantities of beer; potbelly; paunch. noun (informal) a protruding belly caused by excessive beer drinking Also called beer gut noun See beer gut noun A protuberant paunch A man with a prominent paunch (1940s+)
- Beer bust
a large, usually boisterous party, as for college students, club members, or soldiers, at which beer is the sole or principal beverage and is consumed in large quantities. noun phrase A party where beer is the featured drink; brew-out: It was supposed to be a party, a beer bust (1910+)