What does PAGER mean?

Pager

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A small electronic device that receives and displays text messages or voice messages.

Pronunciations: US: /ˈpeɪdʒər/; UK: /ˈpeɪdʒə/

Origin and Usage: The word "pager" originated in the late 1940s as a term used to describe a device that could remotely activate a signal on a radio or television. By the 1980s, the term "pager" had come to refer to a small electronic device that could receive and display text or voice messages. Pagers were widely used in the 1990s, but their popularity declined with the advent of mobile phones and other communication technologies.

Synonyms: Beeper, message receiver, message pager

Related Words: Phone, radio, alarm, beep, watch

Example Sentences:

• He left his pager at home and missed an important message from work.
• Doctors and other medical professionals often use pagers to stay in touch with their colleagues.
• Pagers were once a ubiquitous sight in many workplaces, but they have largely been replaced by smartphones and other mobile devices.