Baedeker (Noun)
Meaning 1
Any of a series of travel guidebooks published by the German firm founded by Karl Baedeker.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- We carefully planned our trip through Europe with the trusty Baedeker guidebook in hand to ensure we saw all the must-see sights.
- The antique shop had a dusty old Baedeker that dated back to 1910, filled with handwritten notes and yellowed photographs.
- The backpacker pulled out her worn Baedeker to navigate the confusing streets of Tokyo.
- Before setting off on our honeymoon, we purchased a Baedeker to help us explore the hidden gems of Italy.
- In the pre-internet era, travelers always carried a Baedeker to get the best recommendations on accommodations and local cuisine.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
German publisher of a series of travel guidebooks (1801-1859).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- Karl Baedeker was a renowned German publisher of a series of travel guidebooks that gained immense popularity in the 19th century.
- During his lifetime, Karl Baedeker published over fifty titles catering to various regions across Europe.
- The first English edition of the Baedeker guidebook, focusing on the Rhine, was published in 1838.
- The meticulous details in Baedeker guidebooks made them an indispensable resource for travelers of that era.
- Though the original Baedeker company ceased publishing in the 1940s, the term 'Baedeker' is still associated with reliable travel guides today.