Meaning
receiver, handset
- The handset or receiver of a landline telephone.
- A brass musical instrument similar to a trumpet; a cornet.
In a sentence
Ha alzato la cornetta per chiamare il medico.
She picked up the receiver to call the doctor.
Perché hai riattaccato la cornetta all'improvviso?
Why did you hang up the receiver all of a sudden?
La cornetta del telefono era coperta di polvere.
The phone receiver was covered in dust.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| cornetta | feminine · singular |
| cornette | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Mainly refers to classic landline telephone handsets; mobile phones do not take 'cornetta'.