: giving practical instruction and advice (as on a craft)
how-to books on all sorts of hobbies—
Harry Milt
Harry Milt
: a practical method or instruction
the how-tos of balancing a checkbook
also
: something (such as a book) that provides such instruction
Examples of how-to in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebIan Bogost, The Atlantic, 26 June 2024
Throughout the 19th century, presidents mostly left it to newspapers or underlings to insult political opponents, according to William Bike, a political historian and author of a how-to guide on political campaigning.
—Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 23 May 2024
Kara Nesvig, Allure, 17 Mar. 2023
The book is a how-to manual for aspiring golfers with tips and tricks for swinging, posture, balance and mental toughness.
—Emily Weaver, Peoplemag, 16 Mar. 2023
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Adjective
But these how-to books for consumer tech also fell into decline.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 26 June 2024
Throughout the 19th century, presidents mostly left it to newspapers or underlings to insult political opponents, according to William Bike, a political historian and author of a how-to guide on political campaigning.
—Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 23 May 2024
Noun
However, Ree Drummond, aka the Pioneer Woman, is about to change your mind entirely with a surprisingly detailed Velcro roller how-to video.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 17 Mar. 2023
The book is a how-to manual for aspiring golfers with tips and tricks for swinging, posture, balance and mental toughness.
—Emily Weaver, Peoplemag, 16 Mar. 2023
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“How-to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/how-to. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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