instant replay


instant replay

noun

Definition of INSTANT REPLAY

: a video recording of an action (as a play in football) that can be played back (as in slow motion) immediately after the action has been completed; also : the playing of such a recording

Examples of INSTANT REPLAY

  1. They showed the winning goal again in an instant replay.
  2. We watched the goal again on instant replay.

First Known Use of INSTANT REPLAY

1966

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