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promptbook

American

[prompt-book] / ˈprɒmptˌbʊk /

noun

Theater.

a copy of the script of a play, containing cues and notes, used by the prompter, prompter, stage manager, etc.

promptbook British

/ ˈprɒmptˌbʊk /

noun

the production script of a play containing notes, cues, etc

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Etymology

Origin of promptbook

First recorded in 1800–10; prompt + book

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The exhibition includes cartoons, promptbooks, radio broadcasts and theatrical costumes.

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