instant replay

noun

: a video recording of an action (such 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 in a Sentence

They showed the winning goal again in an instant replay.

We watched the goal again on instant replay.

Recent Examples on the Web

The suite itself is pure luxury, featuring a spacious living area with plush seating, multiple televisions for instant replays, a dining room perfect for socializing, and a thoughtful design meant for both comfort and celebration. —Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026

The instant replay review showed Cooks was down on the ground with possession of the ball, which typically would end the play and award the Bills a completion. —Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 18 Jan. 2026

The man campaigned against instant replay. —Kevin Sherrington, Dallas Morning News, 9 Jan. 2026

After the game, NFL Vice President of Instant Replay Mark Butterworth admitted the mistake from the league, but blamed the error on Fox for not having a clear instant replay of the ball being tipped. —Andrew McCarty, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1966, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for instant replay

• andromache
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• communique
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• compositae
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• examinee
• fabaceae
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