playlet

[pley-lit]

noun

1. a short play.

playlet

/ ˈpleɪlɪt /

noun

1. a short play

Word History and Origins

Origin of playlet¹

First recorded in 1880–85; play + -let

Example Sentences

The novelty of a concrete pier was celebrated in a September 1909 gala opening, with a playlet starring Queen Santa Monica and Rex Neptune.

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The chance to do more of it presented itself during the pandemic, when Monahon worked on virtual playlets for the 24 Hour Plays.

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The choice is out of character, the daughter reports in Cataluna’s affecting playlet, because “Her mind was trained to obey.”

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I stop to think about how many times in my life I’ve enacted this absurd little playlet.

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Conveniently, they have a prop gun coated in gold glitter in a handy drawer, which she can use in their playlet.

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