Meaning & use

Rolodex

noun·Academic

A rotating desktop file that holds cards printed with names, addresses, and phone numbers.

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He flipped through his Rolodex looking for an old client's phone number.

Her extensive Rolodex of industry contacts helped the startup find investors quickly.

A note on using this word

Rolodex is a trademarked brand name now often used informally to mean someone's network of professional contacts.

Words with a similar meaning

card file

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