reference book

noun
UK: /ˈrefərəns bʊk/
US: /ˈrefərəns bʊk/

  1. A book that you look at to find information.

    1. I used a reference book to find the capital.
    2. The library offers a wide selection of reference books for research purposes.

  2. A book containing facts, such as a dictionary or encyclopedia.

    1. This reference book has all the countries in Europe.
    2. Consult a reliable reference book for accurate historical information.

Synonyms

dictionary manual handbook guide encyclopedia

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "reference book" in English means: A book that you look at to find information., A book containing facts, such as a dictionary or encyclopedia..

The phonetic transcription of "reference book" is /ˈrefərəns bʊk/ in British English and /ˈrefərəns bʊk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "reference book": dictionary, manual, handbook, guide, encyclopedia.

Example usage of "reference book": "I used a reference book to find the capital.". More examples on the page.