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 NFL tweaked its instant replay system Wednesday when team owners ratified a proposal to expand the duties of the replay assistant in the press box on a limited scope of calls.

From Washington Post

Get an instant replayRoku devices include an instant replay feature that will rewind the last 10 seconds of whatever you’re watching and even turn on captions too—perfect for those occasions when you didn’t quite catch what was said.

From Popular-Science

The missed kick came soon after the Bears had an apparent interception by cornerback Duke Shelley overturned by an instant replay review.

From Washington Post

He was ruled down by contact at the spot of the interception on an instant replay review.

From Washington Post

Packers Coach Matt LaFleur appeared to consider an instant replay challenge but opted against it.

From Washington Post

Two major decisions yesterday fanned the flames of the instant replay debate in soccer.

From The Daily Beast

Later, Joan Rivers and her daughter Melissa provided a bit of instant replay commentary.

From The Daily Beast