US : a description of a game that is given while the game is being played [count] ▪ I listened to a play-by-play of the game. [noncount] ▪ a broadcaster who does play-by-play
— play–by–play adjective always used before a noun
▪ a play-by-play announcer/commentator/account — sometimes used figuratively ▪ He gave the jury a play-by-play analysis of the videotape.
▪ a play-by-play announcer/commentator/account — sometimes used figuratively ▪ He gave the jury a play-by-play analysis of the videotape.





