baby bell

ba·by bell

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bey-bee bel]
- /ˈbeɪ bi bɛl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bey-bee bel]
- /ˈbeɪ bi bɛl/

Definitions of baby bell words

noun baby bell one of the seven regional telephone companies formed after the breakup of the Bell system in 1983. 1
noun baby bell (Informal) (US, telecommunications) Any of the Regional Bell Operating Companies resulting from the division of AT&T Corporation into a number of smaller companies in the 1980s as part of an antitrust agreement. 0

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Origin of baby bell

First appearance:

before 1985

One of the 1% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1985-90

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Parts of speech for Baby bell

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baby bell popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 57% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

baby bell usage trend in Literature

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