Phonebook (Noun)
Meaning
A directory containing an alphabetical list of telephone subscribers and their telephone numbers.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The old phonebook was thick and heavy, containing listings for every household in the city.
- After moving to a new apartment, Sarah struggled to find her name in the phonebook.
- The phonebook was a crucial resource before the internet became widespread and everyone had online listings.
- He spent hours searching the phonebook for the right number to call a plumber to fix his leaky faucet.
- She tried to find her old friend's number in the phonebook, but it wasn't listed.