Definition of PHOTOPLAY

photoplay

Plural: photoplays

Noun

  • A theatrical play that has been filmed for showing as a movie.
  • A novel adapted from a movie and illustrated with photographic stills taken from the film. Usage largely confined to the silent era of Hollywood.
  • A motion picture, especially a silent film.

Origin / Etymology

From photo- + play.

Scrabble Score: 19

photoplay is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
photoplay is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
photoplay is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 20

photoplay is a valid Words With Friends word