SINCE 1828
play-by-play
adjective
\ 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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