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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun A digital sound file that a telephone plays to indicate an incoming call.

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  • noun the sound made by a telephone when ringing, especially the customizable tone of a mobile phone

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  • Using an MP3 file as a ringtone is certainly not new.

    Make Your Own Ringtones (Even With Copyrighted Songs) - Bits Blog - NYTimes.com 2007

  • Using an MP3 file as a ringtone is certainly not new.

    Make Your Own Ringtones (Even With Copyrighted Songs) - Bits Blog - NYTimes.com 2007

  • 'Request your name ringtone' feature is also available here.

    Quick Online Tips 2009

  • I am half tempted to ring Paul O'Connell and Brian O'Driscoll on Monday night to see if their ringtone is English, and then at least I would know, and the waiting would be over.

    Sportsfrog.com 2009

  • Also, the call ringtone is so soft I barely hear when I have an incoming call; is there a setting for that as well?

    Treo Forum - Treonauts 2008

  • Also, the call ringtone is so soft I barely hear when I have an incoming call; is there a setting for that as well?

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  • Also, the call ringtone is so soft I barely hear when I have an incoming call; is there a setting for that as well?

    Treo Forum - Treonauts 2008

  • Also, the call ringtone is so soft I barely hear when I have an incoming call; is there a setting for that as well?

    Treo Forum - Treonauts 2008

  • In places like India, where I just returned from, Nokia’s ringtone is part of the urban soundscapes.

    Nokia’s Brave New Strategy: Laptops 2009

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    June 19, 2009