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plays

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //ˈpɫeɪz// UK //plˈeɪz// plays

n. stories written for the theater that actors perform on a stage. You can read them in a book or watch them live.

n. dramatic compositions written for theatrical performance, typically consisting of dialogue between characters.


SIMPLE

The school theater group performs two plays every year.

CONTEXTUAL

We went to the city center to watch one of Shakespeare's most famous plays at the old theater.

COMPLEX

While many modern plays experiment with non-linear structures, the traditional three-act format remains a popular framework for developing character conflict and resolution on stage.

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The plural form of 'play'; as a noun, it refers specifically to the literary or dramatic work rather than the act of recreation.

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