handbook

noun

hand·​book ˈhan(d)-ˌbu̇k 

1

a

: a book capable of being conveniently carried as a ready reference : manual

b

: a concise reference book covering a particular subject

2

a

: a bookmaker's book of bets

b

: a place where bookmaking is carried on

Synonyms

• manual
• primer
• text
• textbook

Examples of handbook in a Sentence

a handbook of grammar

Recent Examples on the Web

The couple told the outlet that Hingham High’s handbook didn’t mention AI prior to the incident involving their son and was only added this year. —David Chiu, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024

Photo : Wieck The NSX is a cult classic that feels thoroughly modern today, its cab-forward design right out of the modern supercar designer’s handbook. —Robert Ross, Robb Report, 28 Sep. 2024

Progress reports, report cards and student handbooks will be offered online only, not printed or mailed. —Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer, 12 Dec. 2024

With Campus Free Speech: A Pocket Guide, Harvard professor and legal scholar Cass R. Sunstein has written a brief handbook about several of the most vexing free speech issues that all colleges and universities are likely to face. —Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

handbook

noun

hand·​book -ˌbu̇k 

: a small book of facts or useful information usually about a particular subject : manual