playbook
noun
play·book
ˈplā-ˌbu̇k 
1
: one or more plays in book form
2
: a notebook containing diagrammed football plays
3
: a stock of usual tactics or methods
straight from his opponent's political playbook
Examples of playbook in a Sentence
He studied the new plays in the team's playbook.
Recent Examples on the Web
The lesson, in her view, is not to copy a playbook but to build one.
—
Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2026
Gully recommends more collaboration with studio marketing teams, periodic calls for Cinema United members about the latest upcoming titles rather than only the once-a-year CinemaCon showcase, or a playbook of ideas for how individual theaters can succeed rather than going into a weekend blind.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 11 Apr. 2026
Terrifyingly, this playbook is now in use throughout the region.
—Literary Hub, 10 Apr. 2026
The playbook is consistent across both counties.
—Jon Coupal, Oc Register, 10 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for playbook
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2026
Gully recommends more collaboration with studio marketing teams, periodic calls for Cinema United members about the latest upcoming titles rather than only the once-a-year CinemaCon showcase, or a playbook of ideas for how individual theaters can succeed rather than going into a weekend blind.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 11 Apr. 2026
Terrifyingly, this playbook is now in use throughout the region.
—Literary Hub, 10 Apr. 2026
The playbook is consistent across both counties.
—Jon Coupal, Oc Register, 10 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for playbook
Cite this Entry
“Playbook.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/playbook. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
