interplay

noun

in·​ter·​play ˈin-tər-ˌplā 

: interaction

the interplay of opposing forces

interplay

ˌin-tər-ˈplā  ˈin-tər-ˌplā 

intransitive verb

Examples of interplay in a Sentence

the interplay between the old and the new

enjoys the interplay of three very different flavors

Recent Examples on the Web

However, the separation doesn’t rule out interplay between the two actions. — Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026

The interplay between straight lines and sensuous curves is there, too. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026

The interplay made sense a little later when Pearlman performed another feat, writing a figure on a whiteboard that matched the serial number to Blanche’s bill. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 25 July 2026

But Hades, at least, has his day in another movie currently in theaters, which offers some serious interplay between men and immortals. — Chris Willman, Variety, 25 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1862, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for interplay

• aaa
• alleyway
• alumnae
• anime
• anyway
• arete
• attache
• axillae
• baa
• beaujolais
• bouvier
• breakaway

Kids Definition

interplay

noun

in·​ter·​play ˈint-ər-ˌplā 

: mutual action or influence : interaction

interplay

ˌint-ər-ˈplā 

ˈint-ər-ˌplā

verb