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guidebook

[ gahyd-book ]
/ ˈgaɪdˌbʊk /
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noun

a book of directions, advice, and information, especially for travelers or tourists.

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Origin of guidebook

First recorded in 1805–15; guide + book

OTHER WORDS FROM guidebook

guidebookish, guidebooky, adjective

Words nearby guidebook

guichet, guid, guidance, guide, guideboard, guidebook, guide center, guided, guided imagery, guided missile, guided missile cruiser
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Words related to guidebook

reference book, map, manual, enchiridion, field guide, road map, vade mecum

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British Dictionary definitions for guidebook

guidebook
/ (ˈɡaɪdˌbʊk) /

noun

a handbook with information for visitors to a place, as a historic building, museum, or foreign countryAlso called: guide
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