Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

nativity play

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.18 in modern English

Syllables: na-tiv-i-ty -play
IPA

23

Scrabble Score

12

Letters

5

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A dramatic depiction of the story of the birth of Jesus Christ, commonly performed by children in churches and in Christian schools during the Christmas season.

Example Sentences

"Her most significant role to date had been as a sheep in the school nativity play."

Inflected Forms

nativity plays (plural)

Phrases

nativity scene mystery play passion play

Frequently Paired Words

nativity scene mystery play passion play

Questions

What does nativity play mean?: A dramatic depiction of the story of the birth of Jesus Christ, commonly performed by children in churches and in Christian schools during the Christmas season.

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