Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
telephone-book
Noun
/ˈtɛlɪˌfoʊn bʊk/
Definition
A telephone book is a printed or electronic directory that contains a list of telephone subscribers and their contact information, organized alphabetically by surname or business name.
Examples
- The local telephone book can help you find the contact information for businesses in your area.
- Martha opened the telephone book to look for a plumber she had heard about.
- In the age of the internet, many people no longer rely on a physical telephone book to find phone numbers.
Meaning
The telephone book serves as a reference that provides the names, addresses, and phone numbers of individuals and organizations within a specific geographic area.
Synonyms
- directory
- phone book
- contact list
