Meaning of the word payphone in English

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

payphone

US /ˈpeɪ.foʊn/
UK /ˈpeɪ.fəʊn/
"payphone" picture

Noun

a public telephone that is operated by inserting coins or a telephone card

Example:
I had to use a payphone because my cell phone battery died.
There's a payphone on the corner of the street.