A phonebook is a directory of telephone numbers and addresses that is often used to help people find contact information for businesses or individuals. There are several synonyms for the term phonebook, including directory, address book, contact list, telephone directory, and yellow pages. The term directory is commonly used when referring to a comprehensive listing of all telephone numbers and addresses, while an address book may refer to a person's personal list of contacts. The term contact list is similar to address book but can also include email addresses and social media handles. A telephone directory is a more formal name for a phonebook, while yellow pages specifically refers to a phonebook for business listings.