Yellow-pages definition
A volume or section of a telephone directory that lists businesses, services, or products alphabetically according to field.
pluralNoun
The section or volume of a telephone directory, usually printed on yellow paper, containing classified listings of subscribers according to business, profession, etc.
noun
A telephone directory that lists commercial organizations.
noun
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Origin of yellow-pages
- So called because they are usually printed on yellow paper
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
- From such directories being printed on yellow paper
From Wiktionary