Meaning of the word "car phone" in English

What does "car phone" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

car phone

US /ˈkɑːr foʊn/
UK /ˈkɑː.fəʊn/
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Noun

a mobile phone designed to be used in a car, often permanently installed

Example:
Before smartphones, many business people had a car phone installed.
My dad had a bulky car phone in his executive sedan in the 90s.