playlet
Americannoun
noun
"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012Etymology
Origin of playlet
Example Sentences
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The novelty of a concrete pier was celebrated in a September 1909 gala opening, with a playlet starring Queen Santa Monica and Rex Neptune.
From Los Angeles Times
The chance to do more of it presented itself during the pandemic, when Monahon worked on virtual playlets for the 24 Hour Plays.
From New York Times
The choice is out of character, the daughter reports in Cataluna’s affecting playlet, because “Her mind was trained to obey.”
From Washington Post
I stop to think about how many times in my life I’ve enacted this absurd little playlet.
From New York Times
Conveniently, they have a prop gun coated in gold glitter in a handy drawer, which she can use in their playlet.
From New York Times
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