Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

extended playing time

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.56 in modern English

Syllables: ex-tend-ed -play-ing -time
IPA

36

Scrabble Score

19

Letters

6

Syllables

12

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

In a one-sided sporting contest, when junior varsity players (i.e., second- and third-string players) play a majority of a varsity game.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"Once the No. 1 team football built an early 56-0 lead in the game against their weak opponents, the coach - wanting to spare the opponent further embarrassment, to keep his top players from being injured and sensing his own younger players needed experience - decided to give his reserves some well-deserved extended playing time."

Usage

Uncountable

Questions

What does extended playing time mean?: In a one-sided sporting contest, when junior varsity players (i.e., second- and third-string players) play a majority of a varsity game.

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