promptbook

prompt·book

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [prompt-boo k]
- /ˈprɒmptˌbʊk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [prompt-boo k]
- /ˈprɒmptˌbʊk/

Definitions of promptbook word

noun promptbook a copy of the script of a play, containing cues and notes, used by the prompter, stage manager, etc. 1
noun promptbook the production script of a play containing notes, cues, etc 0
noun promptbook an annotated play script, used by a stage manager or prompter, with detailed directions for action, settings, properties, etc. 0

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Origin of promptbook

First appearance:

before 1800

One of the 42% newest English words

First recorded in 1800-10; prompt + book

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Promptbook

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Promptbook

promptbook popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

promptbook usage trend in Literature

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