: giving practical instruction and advice (as on a craft)
… how-to books on all sorts of hobbies.—
Harry Milt
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: a practical method or instruction
the how-tos of balancing a checkbook
also
: something (such as a book) that provides such instruction
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Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 18 Feb. 2026
Watch the how-to video, provided by the City of Seal Beach.
—Southern California Weather Report, Daily News, 16 Feb. 2026
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
Watch the how-to video, provided by the City of Seal Beach.
—Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 18 Feb. 2026
Watch the how-to video, provided by the City of Seal Beach.
—Southern California Weather Report, Daily News, 16 Feb. 2026
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 25 Feb. 2026.
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