guidebook
noun
guide·book
ˈgīd-ˌbu̇k 
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 …—
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: 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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Leigh Nordstrom, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2025
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 manual is a dense reference book updated every two years that serves as a guidebook to election policy in the state, but doesn't carry the weight of law.
—Ray Stern, AZCentral.com, 5 Sep. 2025
The guidebook is available at fishing and outdoor stores across the state.
—Arkansas Online, 26 Aug. 2025
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guidebook
noun
guide·book
ˈgīd-ˌbu̇k
: a book of information for travelers
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