replay

American  

[ree-pley, ree-pley] / riˈpleɪ, ˈriˌpleɪ /

verb (used with object)

1. to play again, as a record or tape.

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noun

1. an act or instance of replaying.

2. a repetition of all or part of a broadcast or of the playing of a phonograph record, videocassette, etc.

3. instant replay.

4. a rematch.

5. Informal. a repetition, recurrence, or reenactment.

   The recession could be a replay of the Great Depression.

replay British  

noun

1. Also called: action replay.  television a showing again of a sequence of action, esp of part of a sporting contest immediately after it happens either in slow motion (a slow-motion replay ) or at normal speed

2. a rematch

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verb

1. to play again (a record, television sequence, sporting contest, etc)

Etymology

Origin of replay

First recorded in 1880–85; re- + play

Example Sentences

When FA Cup replays were scrapped from the first round onwards last season, many clubs from the EFL and lower down the football pyramid criticised the decision for taking away a traditional revenue stream.

From BBC

On 22, Smith was caught at cover, only for replays to show Green overstepped.

From BBC

She watched a replay of his match against Court.

From BBC

Robertson scored the winner from the penalty spot in the 1978 League Cup final replay win over Liverpool.

From BBC

Britain's Princess Catherine and her daughter Charlotte have teamed up to perform a piano duet in a prerecorded clip for a Wednesday replay of a Christmas carol service.

From Barron's

Related Words

• echo
• recite
• rehash
• reiterate
• renew
• restate