play-by-play
adjective
ˈplā-ˌbī-ˌplā 
ˌplā-ˌbī-ˈplā
1
: being or giving a running commentary on a sports event
a radio play-by-play announcer
2
: relating each event as it occurs
play-by-play
noun
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Tom Brady, the lead analyst for FOX’s NFL coverage, will be in the broadcast booth for the call alongside play-by-play announcer Kevin Burkhardt.
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Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Brady, of course, is also a play-by-play announcer with Fox and can attend production meetings remotely and participate in general game prep.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 17 Sep. 2025
Bob Uecker is undoubtedly one of the greatest MLB play-by-play announcers of all-time.
—Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Ian Eagle will do play-by-play for the game, joined by analysts Nate Burleson and Matt Ryan.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2025
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Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Brady, of course, is also a play-by-play announcer with Fox and can attend production meetings remotely and participate in general game prep.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 17 Sep. 2025
Bob Uecker is undoubtedly one of the greatest MLB play-by-play announcers of all-time.
—Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Ian Eagle will do play-by-play for the game, joined by analysts Nate Burleson and Matt Ryan.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for play-by-play
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“Play-by-play.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/play-by-play. Accessed 24 Sep. 2025.
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