guidebook

noun

guide·​book ˈgīd-ˌbu̇k 

plural guidebooks

: a book that gives useful information about a particular subject : handbook

I had been hired to write a cultural study, "how to" guidebook on being a Canadian …

—Will Ferguson

especially : a book of information for travelers

Most cities have some sort of restaurant guidebook that often proves helpful.

—Jinx and Jefferson Morgan

Examples of guidebook in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

To further realize the escapist Nantucket fantasy brought to life, Hilderbrand has included recipes (as seen in some of her novels) in the guidebook as well. —Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025

Travel light, with a small backpack or the smallest handbag possible; leave the guidebook, the sketchbook, and the water bottle home. —Elaine Sciolino, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2025

Maho approaches, shows Yudai her guidebook, and the two greet each other in whispers. —Kayti Burt, TIME, 20 Feb. 2025

Details: No registration is required, but hunters must follow the current guidebook. —Worth Sparkman, Axios, 6 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1814, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for guidebook

• kinderhook
• meadowbrook
• overlook
• overtook
• pocketbook
• storybook
• tillamook
• undertook
• betook
• casebook
• chapbook
• checkbook

Kids Definition

guidebook

noun

guide·​book ˈgīd-ˌbu̇k 

: a book of information for travelers