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guidebook

American  
[gahyd-book] / ˈgaɪdˌbʊk /

noun

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


guidebook British  
/ ˈɡaɪdˌbʊk /

noun

  1. Also called: guide.  a handbook with information for visitors to a place, as a historic building, museum, or foreign country

"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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Origin of guidebook

First recorded in 1805–15; guide + book

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Asked for comment by AFP, the city's Department of Education said their regulations are only the first step, promising a more comprehensive guidebook later this year.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

The museum does provide QR codes linking to the Bloomberg Connects museum guide app, and a guidebook.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

A guidebook to the Coast to Coast was published by him in the early 1970s in his own handwriting and sketches.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

The Story Prize-winning McCracken knows a lot about writing fiction, but think of her new title less as a craft book and more as a guidebook for first-time tourists and seasoned travelers alike.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 3, 2025

“I wanted to, but my—” “But your wife didn’t want to because she was scared, right? The guidebook said it was best to stay on the resort grounds.”

From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon

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