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roadbook

7.1

A book that gives information about roads and routes, often with maps

noun
/ˈroʊdˌbʊk/

: libro de ruta

The roadbook included detailed maps and recommendations for scenic routes.

Examples

I bought a roadbook for our trip to Spain.
She consulted the roadbook to plan the next stage of their journey.
Before setting out, he made notes in his roadbook about possible rest stops.
The roadbook includes detailed maps of the area.
She consulted the roadbook to plan the next stage of their journey.
The roadbook included detailed maps and recommendations for scenic routes.
Before setting out, he made notes in his roadbook about possible rest stops.

Synonyms

guidebook

vsroadbook

33 2.1

A book that gives information and advice about a place or activity

is narrower, centering on road routes and map details rather than broad topics

itinerary

vsroadbook

4 4.0

A book with details and maps to help travelers visit places

focuses on road information and maps rather than on general travel places

travel guidebook

vsroadbook

2.3

A book with information and advice for people visiting a place

emphasizes road routes and detailed maps instead of broad travel advice

How Detailed

roadbook

7.1

guidebook

33 2.1

road map

4 2.3

map

∞ 1.0

leaflet

31 2.7

Surface Forms

roadbook singular

roadbooks plural

Morphology

roadbook = road + book (transparent) = road + book

The compound literally denotes a book about roads or for use on the road, which is directly inferable from its parts.

Etymology

Roadbook comes from the two plain words road ('route' or 'path') and book ('written guide'), so it is a 'book' that gives maps and route details about roads.