Yellow-pages meaning

A volume or section of a telephone directory that lists businesses, services, or products alphabetically according to field.
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The section or volume of a telephone directory, usually printed on yellow paper, containing classified listings of subscribers according to business, profession, etc.
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A telephone directory that lists commercial organizations.
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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

Yellow-pages Sentence Examples

  • We cannot accept Telephone Directories, Yellow Pages or envelopes Do not put cardboard in the paper recycling container.

  • Commercial pest controllers can be found in the Yellow Pages under Pest Control.

  • A quick scan through the yellow pages reveals an engineering company nearby that specializes in stainless fabrication.

  • You will find a list of qualified homeopaths in the Yellow Pages.

  • Then look up your local locksmith in the Yellow Pages or visit The Home Office website for more useful tips.

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