baedeker

noun

Pronunciation: ˈbeɪdɪkər

Definition

A travel guidebook containing detailed maps, historical information, and practical advice for tourists.

Examples

• The Victorian traveler clutched her worn Baedeker as she stepped off the train in Florence.

• Modern travel blogs have largely replaced the classic Baedeker for the average backpacker.

• He spent hours studying his grandfather's vintage Baedeker to plan a nostalgic route through the Alps.

Synonyms of baedeker

Words with a similar meaning to baedeker:

• guidebook
• manual
• handbook
• compendium

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