play-by-play/ˌ· · ˈ·◄/ adj AmE a play-by-play description of a sports game describes what is happening on television or radio while the game is taking place 【美】 〔电视或电台对体育比赛〕实况报道的: play-by-play coverage of the California Angels' home game 对加州天使队主场比赛的实况报道