Playbill

Pronunciation: /pleɪbɪl/

Definitions of playbill

noun a program or announcement of the events or performers in a theatrical or musical performance

Example Sentences

A1 I found a playbill for a musical in the theater lobby.

A2 The playbill listed the cast members and show times for the play.

B1 I always like to collect playbills as a souvenir after seeing a show.

B2 The playbill for the Broadway production was beautifully designed and informative.

C1 The playbill included interesting background information about the playwright and director.

C2 As a theater enthusiast, I enjoy analyzing the playbill for hidden details and clues about the production.

Examples of playbill in a Sentence

formal The playbill for the upcoming theater production has been finalized and printed.

informal Hey, have you seen the playbill for the show next week?

slang Check out the playbill for the play - it looks lit!

figurative The playbill of life is constantly changing, with new characters and plot twists.

Grammatical Forms of playbill

• plural: playbills
• present tense: playbill
• future tense: will playbill
• perfect tense: have playbilled
• continuous tense: is playbilling
• singular: playbill
• positive degree: playbill
• infinitive: to playbill
• gerund: playbilling
• participle: playbilled

Origin and Evolution of playbill

First Known Use: 1736 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'playbill' originated in England.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a printed notice or advertisement for a play, the term 'playbill' has evolved to encompass any printed program or announcement for a theatrical performance.