the production script of a play containing notes, cues, etc
promptbook in American English
(ˈprɑmptˌbʊk)
noun
an annotated play script, used by a stage manager or prompter, with detailed directions for action, settings, properties, etc.
promptbook in American English
(ˈprɑmptˌbuk)
noun
Theater
a copy of the script of a play, containing cues and notes, used by the prompter, stage manager,etc
Word origin
[1800–10; prompt + book]This word is first recorded in the period 1800–10. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: chlorine, gong, isolate, rejuvenate, unprofessional