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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The guidebook also includes maps, tips, vendor profiles, and design inspiration to satiate your vintage-loving appetite. Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2025 The guidebook is available at fishing and outdoor stores across the state. Arkansas Online, 26 Aug. 2025 The White House guidebook advises that elementary students use only age-appropriate AI programs under adult supervision. Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2025 In summary—for late summer of fall travel, consider staying in any region for longer than a weekend, asking locals where to dine, ditching guidebooks and internet lists, exploring the countryside outside cities and waking up early to foray. Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for guidebook

Word History

First Known Use

1814, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 8 Sep. 2025.

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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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