Rolodex (Noun)
Meaning
(trademark) a desktop rotary card index with removable cards; usually used for names, addresses, and telephone numbers; "a news reporter has to have a good Rolodex".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- A successful businessperson relies heavily on their Rolodex to stay connected with clients and colleagues.
- The journalist's Rolodex was filled with contacts from years of covering high-profile events.
- She flipped through her Rolodex, searching for the phone number of a potential investor.
- His Rolodex was legendary, containing the contact information of nearly every influential person in the industry.
- After years of building her Rolodex, the event planner was able to secure top speakers for her conference.