guidebook
Definition
Noun: 1. A book that provides information, instructions, or advice for visitors or tourists about a place, such as a city, country, or building. It typically includes details on attractions, accommodations, transportation, history, and culture. 2. A manual or handbook that offers fundamental information or instruction on a particular subject or activity.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Before our trip to Rome, we bought a detailed guidebook to help us find the best restaurants and historical sites.
- The museum provides a free guidebook that explains the exhibits in each gallery.
- This guidebook for new gardeners explains how to plant and care for vegetables.
Advanced Usage
- "to serve as a guidebook": to function as a primary source of information or instruction.
- Her detailed notes served as a guidebook for the entire research team.
Variants and Related Words
- Guide (n): A person who leads or directs others on a tour, or a thing that helps someone form an opinion or make a decision. (e.g., )
- Guidance (n): Advice or information aimed at resolving a problem or difficulty. (e.g., )
Synonyms
- Handbook: A short manual or reference book providing specific information or instruction.
- Manual: A book of instructions, especially for operating a machine or learning a subject.
- Companion: A book that provides comprehensive information on a particular subject, often used in titles (e.g., ).
Related Phrases
- Travel guide: A book or person providing information for tourists.
- The travel guide recommended a fantastic local market.
Related Idioms
- "The bible of" (informal idiom): Used to describe a book that is considered the most authoritative guide on a subject.
- For many chefs, this recipe book is the bible of French cuisine.
Noun
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something that offers basic information or instruction
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