instant replay
Americannoun
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British, action replay. Television.
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the recording and immediate rebroadcasting of a segment of a live television broadcast, especially of a sports event.
an instant replay of the touchdown pass.
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a segment recorded and immediately rebroadcast.
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Informal. the repetition, review, or reenactment of something immediately or soon after its initial occurrence.
noun
Etymology
Origin of instant replay
An Americanism dating back to 1965–70
Example Sentences
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I don’t mean “wrestle” like two people having an argument—a verbal tangle over tush pushes, instant replay or some other evergreen NFL claptrap.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026
NFL instant replay pooh-bah Mark Butterworth later explained the ruling thusly:
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 9, 2025
The game-ending double play was reviewed by instant replay, so Glasnow missed out on the trademark closer experience: the last out, immediately followed by the handshake line.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 1, 2025
Even with instant replay, plenty of calls are missed.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 11, 2023
The official pulled out a tablet to watch an instant replay of the incident.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2023
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