playbook

A set of plans, methods, and advice for handling particular situations.

• They followed the usual playbook.
• The company needs a new marketing playbook.
• Blaming others is part of his political playbook.

Similar words: strategy guide, set of tactics

Common phrases: political playbook, standard playbook, follow the playbook

A book describing the moves and plans a team uses during games.

• The coach handed out the playbook.
• Players studied the playbook before practice.
• Our new quarterback has learned the whole playbook.

Common phrases: football playbook, team playbook, study the playbook

A book containing the written words of one or more plays for the theatre.

• The actor opened his playbook.
• This playbook contains three short dramas.
• They found a handwritten playbook in the archive.

Similar words: play

Common phrases: old playbook, printed playbook, read a playbook

A book of games and fun activities for children.

• The children opened their playbook.
• This playbook includes games for rainy days.
• Her grandmother gave her an illustrated playbook.

Similar words: activity book, gamebook

Common phrases: children’s playbook, illustrated playbook, playbook of games