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playbook.

A book containing the text of a play or plays.

8 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈpleɪ.bʊk//ˈplebʉk/Northern-Ireland, Scotland/ˈpleɪ.buːk/
  1. A book containing the text of a play or plays.

  2. A book of games and amusements for children.

  3. A book of strategies (plays) for use in American football (and by extension other sports or disciplines).

    US
  4. A book or (especially) any set of commonly employed tactics, strategies, and tips.

    figuratively
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From play + book.

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