The guidebook



Example: Guidebook provides information about travel destinations

Definition


"The guidebook" is a book designed to provide detailed information, advice, and recommendations about travel destinations, helping tourists navigate locations, attractions, accommodations, and cultural insights effectively during their trips.

Etymology


The term "the guidebook" comes from combining "guide," meaning someone or something that shows the way, derived from Old French 'guider,' and "book," from Old English 'bōc,' meaning a written work. Did you know? Guidebooks evolved from early travel manuals that helped explorers and travelers plan their journeys.

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"The guidebook" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Tourism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 135 commonly used words.
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