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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In the second half, Mostafa Zico made it 2-0 to Egypt, moments after the Pharaohs had a goal disallowed by instant replay for a foul that occurred at the other end of the pitch.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
There are advantages to not being there: At home, you have instant replay, closeups, announcers providing a stream of information, or Mr. Tucci sparing you the plane flight and calories.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 7, 2026
Clippers forward Kawhai Leonard, the team in TNT’s Studio J came through with the instant replay of Shaq bailing out.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 23, 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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