Guideword (Noun)
Meaning
A word printed at the top of the page of a dictionary or other reference book to indicate the first or last item on that page.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The guideword at the top of the page helped the student quickly locate the definition of the word she was looking for.
- The dictionary's guidewords made it easy to navigate and find specific entries.
- The editor carefully selected the guidewords for each page to ensure that they accurately reflected the content.
- The guideword at the top of the page read "Nebula" and the student knew she was in the right section.
- The reference book's guidewords were printed in bold font to make them stand out and easier to read.