swordplay

[ sawrd-pley, sohrd- ]

noun

1. the action or technique of wielding a sword; fencing.

swordplay

/ ˈsɔːdˌpleɪ /

noun

1. the action or art of fighting with a sword
2. verbal sparring

Derived Forms

• ˈswordˌplayer, noun

Other Words From

• swordplayer noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of swordplay¹

First recorded in 1620–30; sword + play

Example Sentences

After moving to the US she inspired a new generation of directors from East Asia to Hollywood to make female-driven swordplay films.

From BBC

First dates on the grassy hill, jogging through the park and on to Fremont, listening to drum circles on a warm summer evening, grinning at the medieval knights and their swordplay tournaments.

From Seattle Times

A near five-minute stretch of high-energy acrobatics and over-the-top swordplay, the sandy courtyard fight in Episode 1 sets the tone for “One Piece” in more ways than one.

From Los Angeles Times

It might sound odd in a game full of medieval mysticism, raging battles and swordplay, but “Final Fantasy XVI” actually wants to help its players survive the chaos.

From Los Angeles Times

Unlike most samurai films, the swordplay here isn’t based in air-defying gracefulness.

From New York Times