guidebooks

noun
UK /ˈɡaɪd.bʊks/
US /ˈɡaɪd.bʊks/

Guidebooks are books that tell you about a place and help you find your way around.

She bought two guidebooks before her trip to Italy.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. Books that give instructions or advice on a particular subject.

The guidebooks on gardening helped him grow better tomatoes.

3. Books that explain how to use a place, such as a museum or park.

The museum guidebooks were free at the front desk.

4. Books that describe the best routes or paths for walking or hiking.

They packed hiking guidebooks for the mountain trails.