Contact book: meaning, definitions and examples

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contact book

 

[ ˈkɒntækt bʊk ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

personal information

A contact book is a physical or digital book where you can store and organize contact information for people you know. It typically includes names, phone numbers, email addresses, and other relevant details.

Synonyms

address book, contact list, phone book

Examples of usage

  • I lost my contact book and now I don't have anyone's phone number.
  • She keeps all her important contacts in her digital contact book for easy access.
  • We used to write down our friends' addresses in a contact book back in the days before smartphones.

Translations

Translations of the word "contact book" in other languages:

🇵🇹 livro de contatos

🇮🇳 संपर्क पुस्तिका

🇩🇪 Adressbuch

🇮🇩 buku kontak

🇺🇦 книга контактів

🇵🇱 książka adresowa

🇯🇵 アドレス帳

🇫🇷 carnet d'adresses

🇪🇸 libreta de contactos

🇹🇷 rehber

🇰🇷 주소록

🇸🇦 دفتر العناوين

🇨🇿 adresář

🇸🇰 adresár

🇨🇳 通讯录

🇸🇮 adresar

🇮🇸 tengiliðabók

🇰🇿 байланыс кітабы

🇬🇪 საკონტაქტო წიგნი

🇦🇿 əlaqə kitabı

🇲🇽 libreta de contactos

Word origin

The concept of a contact book dates back to the early days of address books, which were used to store important names and contact information. With the advancement of technology, contact books have evolved into digital formats, making it easier to store and access contact information on various devices. In today's digital age, contact books are commonly used in smartphones, email clients, and social media platforms to keep track of contacts and stay connected.