play-by-play

adjective

ˈplā-ˌbī-ˌplā

ˌplā-ˌbī-ˈplā

Synonyms of play-by-play next

: being or giving a running commentary on a sports event

a radio play-by-play announcer

: relating each event as it occurs

play-by-play noun

Examples of play-by-play in a Sentence

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Alongside his announcing-booth mate Kevin Burkhardt—a truly talented play-by-play commentator—Brady would fall silent during crucial passages of a game. —

Vinson Cunningham, The New Yorker, 25 Jan. 2025 Padres play-by-play broadcaster Don Orsillo narrated the show. —

Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Jan. 2025 Ross, who formally retired from basketball in Dec. 2023, has been serving as an analyst on the Orlando Magic Audio Network (flagship 96.9 The Game) for select games this season with radio play-by-play announcer Jake Chapman. —

Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 25 Jan. 2025 Typically in the Sunday Funday column, notable folks in L.A. share a play-by-play of their ideal day in the city. —

Sonaiya Kelley, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for play-by-play