playbill

[ pley-bil ]

noun

1. a program or announcement of a play.

playbill

/ ˈpleɪˌbɪl /

noun

1. a poster or bill advertising a play
2. the programme of a play

Word History and Origins

Origin of playbill¹

First recorded in 1665–75; play + bill ¹

Example Sentences

Playbill and BroadwayWorld have compiled a roundup of these alternatives, but always check with the theater for the most current information.

From Washington Post

According to the playbill, the answer is neither heaven nor hell (nor purgatory).

From The Daily Beast

My best strategy this season was not looking at the Playbill before I saw the show.

From The Daily Beast

Here's your afternoon culture news links: Idina Menzel Renamed Adele Dazeem in Playbill.

From The Daily Beast

“Somebody asked us to sign their Playbill,” he said with a laugh, still tickled by the idea.

From The Daily Beast

His face is not familiar on the posters; and his name is not in large type on the playbill.

From Project Gutenberg

My misguided parents actually had the playbill printed and invited friends to witness the performance.

From Project Gutenberg

Your playbill is a wonderfully accurate expositor of the mysteries of your human being.

From Project Gutenberg

It was scribbled in pencil on the back of a playbill, and sealed apparently with a tobacco-stopper.

From Project Gutenberg

But, when she saw a playbill outside the music-seller's, she was afraid to examine it lest he might be staring after her.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• agenda
• card
• program