playbook

noun

play·​book ˈplā-ˌbu̇k How to pronounce playbook (audio)
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.
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Our new parent playbook will help get you through the first 40 days of parenthood—and beyond. Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 22 May 2025 But what really goes into valuing a sports franchise, especially in women’s sports, where the revenue playbook is still being written? Asli Pelit, New York Times, 21 May 2025 That education includes a playbook and a toolkit about CPR. Ian Thomas, CNBC, 21 May 2025 The focus is on teaching and learning with a new playbook and minute but important details such as adjusting his footwork when receiving the snap. Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for playbook

Word History

First Known Use

1511, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of playbook was in 1511

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“Playbook.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/playbook. Accessed 28 May. 2025.

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