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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Very few brides possess the means, or the appetite, to turn their address book into a census of influence. Bryan West, USA Today, 7 July 2026 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 Legal experts have similarly cautioned that the documents often reflect loose associations, such as being listed in an address book or mentioned in correspondence. Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2026 The film shows the captors’ comings and goings, their discussions among themselves, and the captive’s efforts to keep occupied with her few books, with photos, with basic hygiene, and with memory games involving her address book. Richard Brody, New Yorker, 19 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 13 Jul. 2026.

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