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playlet

[ pley-lit ]

noun

  1. a short play.


playlet

/ ˈpleɪlɪt /

noun

  1. a short play
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of playlet1

First recorded in 1880–85; play + -let
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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.

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

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

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

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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