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

Blue, light brown, and black were the stars from head to toe, letting the interplay of textures do the rest. — María Diez, Glamour, 5 July 2026

Her golden locks were styled into a dramatic interplay of braids and twists, pinned low on one side to make room for her fascinator. — Laura Scafati, Vanity Fair, 20 June 2026

The store echoes a Miami resort feeling with warm wood finishes, refined display vitrines and an interplay of natural light and soft tonal palettes. — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 29 June 2026

How that is playing out in terms of stylistic difference will have to be weighed by bootleg-favoring Dylanologists who are more attuned to the subtleties of band interplay. — Chris Willman, Variety, 21 June 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