Phrase guide

telephone book

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A printed telephone directory.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Because they are generally quite thick, old telephone books are sometimes used in informal tests of a weapon's cutting ability.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

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

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: phonebook, phone book, telephone directory

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: directory

Narrower terms: white pages, yellow pages

History

Etymology

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