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Playbook

Verb / ˈpleɪbʊk / Another word for playbook — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A playbook is a book that contains strategies and plays for a team to use in a sport or game.

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Common collocations

  • team playbook
  • company playbook
  • sales playbook
  • playbook for success
  • playbook of strategies
  • follow the playbook
  • write the playbook

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Usage note

While 'playbook' can refer to a literal book of plays (e.g., in sports), it is more commonly used metaphorically to describe a set of strategies or procedures for a particular situation, often in business or politics. It implies a pre-determined course of action.

Example sentences

  1. The coach spent hours creating the perfect playbook for the team.
  2. The quarterback studied the playbook every night to prepare for the game.
  3. The new player was given a copy of the playbook so they could learn the team's strategies.
  4. The team's playbook helped them win the championship game.
  5. The coach updated the playbook each season to keep up with new tactics and strategies.

Quotes

  • I always say that the playbook is my canvas and the players are my paints. I try to put them in the best position to succeed and let them go out there and play.
  • The playbook is a never-ending story. You have to be able to adjust and change on the fly, that's the mark of a great coach.
  • The playbook is only as good as the players executing it.

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