guidebook
noun
a book of directions, advice, and information, especially for travelers or tourists.
guidebooks
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pluralof guidebook.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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At Temple Street Night Market, steam rises, neon buzzes, just like the guidebooks promised.
From Salon ● Aug. 9, 2026
Beyond the merry-go-round and before the Ferris wheel on Santa Monica Pier, Ian Bowen does business in a snug kiosk overstuffed with souvenirs, guidebooks and replica highway signs.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 12, 2026
You won’t find Meco mentioned in many guidebooks, yet this sprawling beach town an easy hour’s drive or bus ride south of Lisbon has just about everything the country has to offer.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 27, 2026
While AI is growing in popularity, 48% of those surveyed used general internet searching when planning their trips, 41% asked friends and family, while 36% looked at travel websites and guidebooks.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2025
There were guidebooks to Key West but none of them gave his address.
From "Hole in My Life" by Jack Gantos
