in play

phrase

: in condition or position to be legitimately played

Examples of in play in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

There will soon even be a new local arthouse distributor in play, thanks to Matt Kelson’s CineYama (pictured above). — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2026

As has been mentioned time and time again, the Cowboys are still very much in play in the NFC East. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Oct. 2026

Very smart analysts have pointed to quality bullpens, big midseason trades, drafting and development, free agency, dominant starting rotations, home runs, or making contact and putting the ball in play. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2026

Soon after individual play ended, East River continued its quest for a fourth straight girls’ team title in play that went into the night on Thursday. — Steve Gorches, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1578, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for in play

• airway
• allay
• archway
• array
• ashtray
• assez
• astray
• aue
• away
• ballet
• belay
• beltway