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catalog

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈkætəlɑːɡ/ · UK /ˈkætəlɒɡ/

Forms: catalogs

catalog means: A list of items, often with descriptions or pictures, that helps you find or choose something.

noun

ITEM LISTB1

A list of items, often with descriptions or pictures, that helps you find or choose something.

  • I found the book in the catalog.
  • Their new catalog includes pictures and prices.
  • Can you send me a furniture catalog?

Similar words: directory, list

Common phrases: online catalog, library catalog, product catalog

verb

LIST AND ORGANIZEB2

To record and organize items in a list so they can be found easily.

  • We need to catalog these books.
  • She cataloged the museum’s new objects.
  • Volunteers are cataloging photographs from the archive.

Similar words: list, record, index

Common phrases: catalog books, catalog a collection, catalog library items

Questions about catalog

What does catalog mean?

A list of items, often with descriptions or pictures, that helps you find or choose something.

What is catalog in other languages?

Türkçe: katalog · Español: catálogo · Français: catalogue · Deutsch: Katalog · Italiano: catalogo · 日本語: カタログ

How do you pronounce catalog?

In American English /ˈkætəlɑːɡ/; in British English /ˈkætəlɒɡ/.

How do you use catalog in a sentence?

I found the book in the catalog. Their new catalog includes pictures and prices.

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