guidebook

noun

guide·​book ˈgīd-ˌbu̇k How to pronounce guidebook (audio)
plural guidebooks
: a book that gives useful information about a particular subject : handbook
I had been hired to write a cultural study, "how to" guidebook on being a Canadian …Will Ferguson
especially : a book of information for travelers
Most cities have some sort of restaurant guidebook that often proves helpful. Jinx and Jefferson Morgan

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Its winding, disjointed, miles contain more interesting people and places than even an ambitious guidebook writer could ever hope to chronicle. Dan Sheehan, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2024 Many entrepreneurs have found that, in a career for which there is no official guidebook, peer groups can be a valuable source of information. Elaine Pofeldt, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024 Witchcraft has, for centuries, welcomed and affirmed gender expansive individuals, but where was the practical guidebook for harnessing magic for trans liberation? Emma Cieslik, Them, 1 Nov. 2024 The deck, written by author and astrologer Andrea Hannah and brought to life with stunning illustrations by Brittany Horn, also comes with a 128-page guidebook, providing interpretations, tips and unique spreads for self-reflection. Valerie Mesa, People.com, 28 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for guidebook 

Word History

First Known Use

1814, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of guidebook was in 1814

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“Guidebook.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/guidebook. Accessed 18 Nov. 2024.

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guidebook

noun
guide·​book ˈgīd-ˌbu̇k How to pronounce guidebook (audio)
: a book of information for travelers

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