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
For some startups, rapid-fire fundraising is becoming part of the strategic playbook—an effective means of taking on competition.
—
Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 29 Nov. 2025
Like Steyer, Swalwell also pointed to affordability, taking a page from a playbook which Democrats used to their advantage in recent off-year elections.
—Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 28 Nov. 2025
His playbook now carries influences from assistants Thomas Brown and Todd Downing, longtime NFL coaches and former offensive coordinators themselves.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 27 Nov. 2025
Now Fishback is attempting a similar playbook from the right.
—Leonardo Feldman, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2025
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.
Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 29 Nov. 2025
Like Steyer, Swalwell also pointed to affordability, taking a page from a playbook which Democrats used to their advantage in recent off-year elections.
—Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 28 Nov. 2025
His playbook now carries influences from assistants Thomas Brown and Todd Downing, longtime NFL coaches and former offensive coordinators themselves.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 27 Nov. 2025
Now Fishback is attempting a similar playbook from the right.
—Leonardo Feldman, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for playbook
Cite this Entry
“Playbook.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/playbook. Accessed 3 Dec. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share