field guide

noun

: an illustrated manual for identifying natural objects, flora, or fauna in nature

Examples of field guide in a Sentence

a field guide to the birds
Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Welcome to another edition of your regular field guide to a world of Only Good Movies. Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2025 Grab a field guide from Amazon or Walmart. Field notebook: $15.35 Viewing the birds is only half the fun when bird watching. Christopher Murray, Fox News, 5 Feb. 2025 This field guide is considered the best for new birders. Fox News, 2 Jan. 2025 The course will increase knowledge of North American bird species; bird habitat and anatomy; provide binocular basics; tips on using field guides and checklists; and ethics of birding. Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for field guide

Word History

First Known Use

1877, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of field guide was in 1877

Browse Nearby Entries

Cite this Entry

“Field guide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/field%20guide. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

field guide

noun
: a small book with words and pictures for identifying plants, animals, or natural objects (as rocks) that are found in nature
Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!