playbill

[pleɪbɪl]

playbill Definition

  • 1a poster or a leaflet advertising a play or other theatrical performance
  • 2a program or announcement of a play or other theatrical performance

Using playbill: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "playbill" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I picked up a playbill for the new musical at the theater.

  • Example

    The playbill listed the cast and crew of the production.

  • Example

    The playbill was beautifully designed with colorful graphics and images.

playbill Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with playbill

  • a program or announcement of a play or other theatrical performance

    Example

    The theater playbill listed the schedule of upcoming shows.

  • a program or announcement of a musical performance

    Example

    The musical playbill included information about the songs and performers.

  • a program or announcement of a play or musical performance on Broadway

    Example

    The Broadway playbill featured the names of famous actors and actresses.

Origins of playbill

from 'play' + 'bill', meaning a list of the acts or scenes in a play

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Summary: playbill in Brief

A 'playbill' [pleɪbɪl] is a poster, leaflet, or program that advertises or announces a play or other theatrical performance. It lists the acts or scenes in a play and provides information about the cast and crew. Examples include 'I picked up a playbill for the new musical at the theater.' and 'The playbill was beautifully designed with colorful graphics and images.'