play-by-play

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Describing a sports commentary in which a commentator describes every action in some detail as it occurs, often assisted by a second commentator who provides background information and other comments.
noun
  1. A detailed description or analysis of sporting events as they occur in succession, one play at a time.

Word forms

play-by-play play-by-plays

Etymology

From play + by + play.

Synonyms

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