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rolodex

/ɹˈoʊlədˌɛks/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.12 in modern English

Syllables
rolodex
IPA
/ɹˈoʊlədˌɛks/
15
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
3
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A type of rotating file index used for storing addresses, especially in a work context.

noun

One's contact list.

noun

A large list or category (of something specified).

verb

To index, or scan through, in the manner of a rotating file index.

noun

Alternative form of Rolodex.

verb

Alternative form of Rolodex.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Genericized 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.

Inflected Forms

Rolodexes (plural) Rolodexes (present, singular) Rolodexing (participle, present) Rolodexed (participle, past) Rolodexed (past)

Questions

How do you pronounce rolodex?
The recorded pronunciation is /ɹˈoʊlədˌɛks/.
What does rolodex mean?
A type of rotating file index used for storing addresses, especially in a work context.
Where does rolodex come from?
Genericized 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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