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playscript

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Sound

Pronunciation

Each Play button uses your device's default local English voice, or a natural local fallback. The selected voice name appears after playback. This is synthesized speech, not a source recording.

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1

noun

Meaning 1

The script for a theatrical play.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

a written version of a play or other dramatic composition; used in preparing for a performance

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: script, book

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: dramatic composition, dramatic work

Narrower terms: promptbook, prompt copy, continuity, dialogue, dialog, libretto, scenario, screenplay, shooting script

History

Etymology

From play + script.