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instant replay

American

[in-stuhnt ree-pley] / ˈɪn stənt ˈriˌpleɪ /

noun

British, action replay. Television.
1. 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.
2. a segment recorded and immediately rebroadcast.
Informal. the repetition, review, or reenactment of something immediately or soon after its initial occurrence.

instant replay British

noun

another name for action replay

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Etymology

Origin of instant replay

An Americanism dating back to 1965–70

Example Sentences

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Because, like you said, you’re watching it and you have instant plans for Rio.

From Slate • Apr. 15, 2020

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