Rolodex
Rolodex · Rolodexes
A type of rotating file index used for storing addresses, especially in a work contextA type of rotating file index used for storing addresses, especially in a work context.
US/ɹˈoʊlədˌɛks/
» Let me check my Rolodex.
Meaning
3 sensesA type of rotating file index used for storing addresses, especially in a work context.
(trademark) a desktop rotary card index with removable cards; usually used for names, addresses, and telephone numbers
(broadly)One's contact list.
(broadly)A large list or category (of something specified).
Examples
1 sentencesLet me check my Rolodex.
Origin
Genericized trademark, from rol(ling) + -o- + (in)dex. The brand name was originally partGenericized trademark, from rol(ling) + -o- + (in)dex. The brand name was originally part of a range including other items such as the Autodex and Clipodex.
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