instant replay

[ in-stuhnt ree-pley ]

noun

1. alsocalledcomma British, action replay. Television.
   1. 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.

   2. a segment recorded and immediately rebroadcast.
2. Informal. the repetition, review, or reenactment of something immediately or soon after its initial occurrence.

instant replay

noun

1. another name for action replay

Word History and Origins

Origin of instant replay¹

An Americanism dating back to 1965–70

Example Sentences

The call was overturned by instant replay, and Hudson retired the next two batters to keep the deficit at one.

From Los Angeles Times

He also believes that detailed, super-slo-motion instant replay, and the technology at the fingertips of fans, makes the job of officiating especially challenging.

From Los Angeles Times

And instant replay is used so often in professional and college sports, the experiences are teaching teenagers how to get away with it in similar situations.

From Los Angeles Times

Even with instant replay, plenty of calls are missed.

From Washington Times

The Bruins then fumbled twice, though one by receiver Brad Melsby at the Miami 26 with 3:24 left would have been overturned had instant replay been in use at the time.

From Los Angeles Times