teleplay

noun

tele·​play ˈte-li-ˌplā 

: a story prepared for television production

Examples of teleplay in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Graham began screenwriting with teleplays for the ‘80s version of The Twilight Zone. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2026

His problems were tough and solved dangerously, if conveniently, as required by producer-writer Bruce Geller’s teleplay. — Ed Olmstead, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026

Sharing story credit with Nia DaCosta, Ozark’’s Bill Dubuque penned the teleplay and is exec producing alongside Matt Olmstead, who will also serve as showrunner, as well as Aaron, Latour, and Green. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026

Starring Ernest Borgnine as the eponymous butcher, Marty originated as a teleplay starring future best actor winner Rod Steiger in the title role. — Chris Feil, Vanity Fair, 15 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1947, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for teleplay

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