Address book: meaning, definitions and examples
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address book
[ ˈædrəs bʊk ]
contact information
A book or electronic device used to store and organize contact information such as names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses.
Synonyms
contact book, contact list, directory
Examples of usage
- Can you check the address book for John's phone number?
- I lost my address book and now I don't have anyone's contact information.
- The address book on my phone makes it easy to find someone's email address quickly.
Translations
Translations of the word "address book" in other languages:
🇵🇹 agenda de endereços
🇮🇳 पता पुस्तक
🇩🇪 Adressbuch
🇮🇩 buku alamat
🇺🇦 адресна книга
🇵🇱 książka adresowa
🇯🇵 アドレス帳
🇫🇷 carnet d'adresses
🇪🇸 libreta de direcciones
🇹🇷 adres defteri
🇰🇷 주소록
🇸🇦 دليل العناوين
🇨🇿 adresář
🇸🇰 adresár
🇨🇳 地址簿
🇸🇮 adresar
🇮🇸 heimilisfangaskrá
🇰🇿 мекенжай кітабы
🇬🇪 მისამართების წიგნი
🇦🇿 ünvan kitabı
🇲🇽 libreta de direcciones
Word origin
The concept of an address book dates back to ancient times when people used tablets, scrolls, and other means to record contact information. Over time, address books evolved into physical books and eventually digital formats. With the rise of technology, address books have become an essential tool for storing and managing contact information in both personal and professional settings.