teleplay

/ˈtɛlɪpleɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

a play or script for a television show, especially one that is written specifically for television and does not have a theatrical production

“The writer worked on a teleplay for the new season of her favorite TV show.”

2. verb

to write a script or play for a television show

“She teleplayed the story of a local hero for the evening news.”

3. noun

a television script or play that is produced on stage

“The teleplay will be performed live at the theater tonight.”

Synonyms

  • play
  • script

Antonyms

  • novel