phonebook
3 synonyms for phonebook, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A printed or digital directory listing people's or businesses' phone numbers.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
phone book
telephone book
telephone directory
Etymology
A straightforward compound of "phone" and "book."
Full origin of phonebook →Frequently asked questions
What does “phonebook” mean?
The word “phonebook” means a printed or digital directory listing people's or businesses' phone numbers. In plain terms, a book (or, these days, an app or website) listing phone numbers.
How do you pronounce “phonebook”?
“Phonebook” is pronounced FOHN-buuk (/ˈfoʊnˌbʊk/ in IPA).
How do you use “phonebook” in a sentence?
Here is “phonebook” used in a sentence: “We used to look up plumbers in the phonebook.”
What part of speech is “phonebook”?
“Phonebook” is a noun.
