1. a book containing the scripts of plays
2. a book of strategies or tactics used in sports
3. a set of rules, strategies, or methods for achieving success in a particular activity
Usage: figurative

Examples

• The theater company kept all their scripts in a large playbook.
• The coach studied the team’s playbook before the big game.
• The quarterback memorized every play in the playbook.
• The company’s marketing playbook helped them launch successful campaigns.
• She followed the startup playbook to build her business.
• The political candidate used the same playbook that won the last election.
• Every successful salesperson needs a good playbook of techniques.