guestbook

or guest book

[ gest-book ]

noun

1. a book in which guests or visitors may sign their name and write comments.
2. a similar register that is put online:

   An obituary guestbook will allow family and friends to share condolences and post photos.

guestbook

/ ˈɡɛstˌbʊk /

noun

1. a book in a museum, hotel, etc, in which a visitor can comment on his or her visit to that place
2. a page on a website where visitors may leave messages or greetings

Word History and Origins

Origin of guestbook¹

First recorded in 1845–50; guest ( def ) + book ( def )

Example Sentences

The King went on to visit the the lower house of the German parliament, where he and the Queen Consort signed the guestbook with Bundestag President Baerbel Bas.

From BBC

Mr Zelensky signed the guestbook at Speaker's House in the Palace of Westminster.

From BBC

The following Monday morning, Frank showed up at the service window of Huff's office with William Keith Senter, the new chair of the Surry County GOP, and a woman who signed the guestbook as "NC Audit Force."

From Salon

Those who took part in the debate — my side arguing that Snowden was a hero narrowly won — signed a leather-bound guestbook.

From Salon

“And in the waiting room, they had a little guestbook where all the clowns could write their clown abortion story for the next clown to read it, so she wouldn’t feel so alone,” she continued.

From Los Angeles Times