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Definition of road book in English: road booknoun ˈrəʊdbʊk 1A book of maps showing the roads of a district or country, often having additional information of interest to travellers or motorists; (also formerly) a book describing particular roads or routes. 2A narrative of a journey by road, especially a journey that alters a person's outlook on life. Also occasionally: a logbook kept by the driver of a commercial vehicle.
Origin Early 18th century; earliest use found in John Scheuchzer (1702–1729), physician and naturalist. From road + book. Definition of road book in US English: road booknounˈrəʊdbʊk 1A book of maps showing the roads of a district or country, often having additional information of interest to travellers or motorists; (also formerly) a book describing particular roads or routes. 2A narrative of a journey by road, especially a journey that alters a person's outlook on life. Also occasionally: a logbook kept by the driver of a commercial vehicle.
Origin Early 18th century; earliest use found in John Scheuchzer (1702–1729), physician and naturalist. From road + book. |