contact information

noun

: personal information (such as a phone number or email address) that enables a person to get in communication with another
exchanged contact information
was careful not to share private contact information on social media

Examples of contact information in a Sentence

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The State Bar of California said all immigrants seeking representation should ensure the contact information for any lawyer matches what is on its website. Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026 Readers are encouraged to check individual organization websites for contact information and current hours before dropping off items, and ask respective organizations about receipts for possible tax deductions. Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 30 July 2026 This is a good reminder to register your product so that Evenflo has your contact information on file to send notifications. Sarah Scott, Parents, 27 July 2026 Collect contact information for any passengers and witnesses. Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for contact information

Word History

First Known Use

1969, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of contact information was in 1969

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“Contact information.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/contact%20information. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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