\ ˈplā-ˌbī-ˌplā
, ˌplā-ˌbī-ˈplā \
, ˌplā-ˌbī-ˈplā \
Definition of play-by-play
1
: being or giving a running commentary on a sports event
a radio play-by-play announcer
2
: relating each event as it occurs
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“Play-by-play.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/play-by-play. Accessed 9 May. 2021.
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The first known use of play-by-play was in 1927
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