black book
noun
1
: a book containing a blacklist entry 1
2
: an address book containing especially the names of multiple romantic partners
—usually used in the phrase little black book
It also explores Carla's knack for finding her way into the insular and disparate worlds of fashion, rock and roll (and Mick Jagger's little black book) …—
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On New Year’s Eve of 1960, police chief Martin Dardis knocked on Rosenthal’s door and found him in his bedroom in his pajamas, telephone in one hand and a small black book in the other.
—Austin Meek, New York Times, 29 May 2025
Ask the owners for their black book of restaurants and bodegas.
—Siobhan Reid, Vogue, 28 May 2025
Why Choose Unforgettable Croatia? Unforgettable Croatia boasts an enviable black book of exclusive VIP experiences and relationships with some of the world’s finest restaurants, hotels, and private guides.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
Breaking Baz: Our man with the best little black book in the biz first sat down with Ralph Fiennes and followed up with an Anthony Mackie interview.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 14 Feb. 2025
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Austin Meek, New York Times, 29 May 2025
Ask the owners for their black book of restaurants and bodegas.
—Siobhan Reid, Vogue, 28 May 2025
Why Choose Unforgettable Croatia? Unforgettable Croatia boasts an enviable black book of exclusive VIP experiences and relationships with some of the world’s finest restaurants, hotels, and private guides.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
Breaking Baz: Our man with the best little black book in the biz first sat down with Ralph Fiennes and followed up with an Anthony Mackie interview.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 14 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for black book
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“Black book.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/black%20book. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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