contact information

noun

: personal information (such as a phone number or email address) that enables a person to get in communication with another
exchanged contact information
was careful not to share private contact information on social media

Examples of contact information in a Sentence

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To qualify, travelers are usually required to book directly through the airline and provide documentation, such as a death certificate, funeral home contact information or proof of relationship. Layla Melendez, CNBC, 3 Apr. 2026 Pet owners can now provide RLPD with their contact information, pet name and description, rabies tag number, microchip number and photo of their pet. Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026 Applying directly with the IRS Apply with the IRS using the contact information provided on your official notice. Rebecca Safier, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026 The platform allows parents to filter programs by location, children’s age and cost, and features information on about 10,000 child care providers, including program settings and schedules, walking and transit directions, contact information and inspection records. Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2026 Residents with concerns or ideas can contact project manager Ronakkumar Patel, whose contact information is listed on the project’s web page. Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026 Get contact information for witnesses. Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 28 Mar. 2026 This entails maintaining up-to-date contact information with cellphone numbers, emails, and emergency contacts for all residents and staff in a centralized and accessible database. Evonne Andris, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026 Get contact information for witnesses. Hannah Hudnall, IndyStar, 26 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1969, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of contact information was in 1969

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“Contact information.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/contact%20information. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.

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