1. a book containing original documents, texts, or other source materials on a particular subject
Usage: academic
2. a comprehensive reference guide or manual providing detailed information about a topic

Examples

• The history professor assigned readings from a Civil War sourcebook.
• Students used the sourcebook to find primary documents for their research papers.
• The gaming sourcebook contained detailed rules and background information.
• She consulted the legal sourcebook for relevant case studies.
• The sourcebook included letters, speeches, and newspaper articles from the era.
• Teachers often rely on sourcebooks to find authentic materials for their lessons.