address book

noun

1
: a small book in which one writes the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of people one knows
2
: a place on a computer or other device for storing email addresses, phone numbers, etc.

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The emails, the birthday book, the address book—there's been a lot to keep track of, released in drips and drabs. — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 19 Dec. 2025 Her address book leads them to Chuck Hall (Mykelti Williamson), a cowboy lawyer who lost his tongue to him, but still has lots to say and warnings to give. — Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 15 May 2026 But Lynn did identify another client, George Price, whose name was also found in Elizabeth Short’s address book. — Literary Hub, 27 Jan. 2026 These records act like an address book for the internet, telling users’ devices where to find an app or website and, without them, the services can’t be reached from inside Russia other than through a virtual private network. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 12 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for address book

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“Address book.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/address%20book. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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