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guestbook

or guest book

[ gest-book ]

noun

  1. a book in which guests or visitors may sign their name and write comments.
  2. a similar register that is put online:

    An obituary guestbook will allow family and friends to share condolences and post photos.



guestbook

/ ˈɡɛstˌbʊk /

noun

  1. a book in a museum, hotel, etc, in which a visitor can comment on his or her visit to that place
  2. a page on a website where visitors may leave messages or greetings
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of guestbook1

First recorded in 1845–50; guest ( def ) + book ( def )
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Example Sentences

Oh, and no deal was inked, but Kerry did manage to sign Israeli President Shimon Peres's guestbook.

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