how-to

adjective / noun
UK /ˈhaʊ.tuː/
US /ˈhaʊ.tuː/

A how-to is a set of steps that shows you how to do something.

She watched a how-to video to learn how to bake bread.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A book or article that explains how to do a task.

He bought a how-to on fixing bicycles.

3. Describing something that teaches a practical skill.

The magazine has a how-to section for new gardeners.

4. A short lesson or demonstration showing a process step by step.

The teacher gave us a quick how-to on making paper boats.