Definition, synonyms and related words
Alternative form of guest book
"The old innkeeper told us to sign their digital guestbook instead of the paper one on the wall."
In plain English: A guestbook is a place where people write their names and messages when they visit somewhere.
"The visitors signed the guestbook before leaving the museum."
Usage: A guestbook is a physical register or digital log where visitors sign their names and leave messages upon arriving at a location. It serves as a traditional record for hosts to keep track of who has visited their home, event, or establishment.
This compound noun combines the Old English gwest (visitor) with boc (book). It originally referred to a physical register kept in households or public places where visitors would sign their names upon arrival.