guest book

noun

: a book of blank pages in which visitors or guests at an event (such as a wedding or funeral) or a place (such as an art gallery) sign their names

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Last summer people from more than 31 countries signed the attraction’s guest book. — Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026 In Norway, these cabins usually have a guest book where visitors leave a note of thanks. — Annika Pham, Variety, 11 June 2026 Although Dot is not around anymore, a guest book inside the small museum is filled with names from dozens of countries. — Chelsea Torres, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026 The guest book in our room was a remarkable document; visitors write at length and with unusual honesty. — Alexandra Genova, TheWeek, 7 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for guest book

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“Guest book.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/guest%20book. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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