facebook

/ˈfeɪsˌbʊk/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: facebooks · Facebooking · Facebooked

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A reference book or electronic directory containing the photographs and names of various individuals.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

một cuốn sách hoặc thư mục điện tử chứa ảnh và tên

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Noun

Examples

He had gotten the call from the casino-a client who had recognized them from the facebook-and had flown down to the Bahamas to teach them a lesson.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A college publication distributed at the start of the academic year by university administrations with the intention of helping students become acquainted with each other.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

một ấn phẩm của trường đại học giúp sinh viên làm quen

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Noun

Examples

The shipment of facebooks will be distributed to the freshmen during orientation and move-in-week.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

A personal web profile on the social-networking site Facebook.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

một hồ sơ cá nhân trên trang mạng xã hội Facebook

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Noun

Examples

You might have a Facebook. So do I. And so does my mom and my grandma and all of her friends. But you know who doesn’t have a Facebook? Your kid’s friends.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Meaning · English

To use the social-networking site Facebook.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

sử dụng trang mạng xã hội Facebook

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Verb

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “facebook” mean?

A reference book or electronic directory containing the photographs and names of various individuals.

Is “facebook” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.