black book

noun

: a book containing a blacklist entry 1

: an address book containing especially the names of multiple romantic partners

—usually used in the phrase little black book

It also explores Carla's knack for finding her way into the insular and disparate worlds of fashion, rock and roll (and Mick Jagger's little black book) …—

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The three of them then set off to retrieve Maxwell Fulton’s black book, which — in true Alanis irony — is at LAX, hidden in a Ferrari that Fulton had parked there. —

Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2024 As mentioned earlier, Czech's little black book is overflowing with celebrity names. —

Photo: Gotham/gc Images., refinery29.com, 8 Feb. 2024 The suspect in the June 13 theft is described as Black and was wearing a gray sweater and carrying a black book bag. —

Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 25 June 2024 Feeling stung by Josephine’s barbs, Reena steals her black book. —

Erin Qualey, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for black book