Definitions

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  • noun A directory of all the phone numbers used in a district.
  • noun by extension A large lookup table.

from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

  • noun a directory containing an alphabetical list of telephone subscribers and their telephone numbers

Etymologies

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phone +‎ book

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Examples

  • I was just thumbing through the Yellow Pages of the phonebook, which is always interesting, and I came across a listing for the Anti-Cigarette Alliance.

    A Memoir 1995

  • Both are procedural tactics. shermandorn Writing next Great American Novel: Senators and Filibusters and Zombies. davidcnswanson Dems taking inspiration from filibusters, plan to call a phonebook healthcare reform and pass it through reconciliation.

    Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7 Erica Werner 2010

  • Yes, there was an ancient tome at one point that worked like this for phone numbers too - it was called a phonebook, and that worked fine and dandy for a fixed-line world.

    The Next Web 2010

  • Yes, there was an ancient tome at one point that worked like this for phone numbers too - it was called a phonebook, and that worked fine and dandy for a fixed-line world.

    The Next Web 2010

  • Both are procedural tactics. shermandorn Writing next Great American Novel: Senators and Filibusters and Zombies. davidcnswanson Dems taking inspiration from filibusters, plan to call a phonebook healthcare reform and pass it through reconciliation.

    Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7 Erica Werner 2010

  • "With the KX-TG9382T, even a 600-name phonebook transfers in just a few minutes, so it's easier than ever to keep your contacts at your fingertips."

    Akihabaranews.com 2009

  • IntegriSound life-like audio, 100-name phonebook with

    We Blog A Lot 2009

  • IntegriSound life-like audio, 100-name phonebook with 2 phone numbers per name, up to 100-number Caller ID memory, handset speakerphone, headset compatible, 4-way conferencing, [...]

    We Blog A Lot 2009

  • DECT 6.0, 50 name phonebook, answering machine and more

    Gadgetreview 2009

  • "With the KX-TG9382T, even a 600-name phonebook transfers in just a few minutes, so it's easier than ever to keep your contacts at your fingertips."

    Original Signal - Transmitting Gadgets 2009

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