Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

straight play

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.94 in modern English

Syllables: straight -play
IPA

21

Scrabble Score

12

Letters

2

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A play that is not a musical

Example Sentences

"It is unthinkable for a straight play to enjoy a life span like those of the blockbuster musicals or to earn such astronomical grosses."

Inflected Forms

straight plays (plural)

Phrases

play it straight

Frequently Paired Words

play it straight

Questions

What does straight play mean?: A play that is not a musical

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