teleplay

noun

tele·​play ˈte-li-ˌplā 

: a story prepared for television production

Examples of teleplay in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Series is executive produced by King, Jack Bender, Benjamin Cavell, who penned the teleplay, Gary Barber, Sam Sheridan, Ed Redlich and Michael Mahoney. — Denise Petski, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026

Graham began screenwriting with teleplays for the ‘80s version of The Twilight Zone. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2026

His problems were tough and solved dangerously, if conveniently, as required by producer-writer Bruce Geller’s teleplay. — Ed Olmstead, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026

Starring Ernest Borgnine as the eponymous butcher, Marty originated as a teleplay starring future best actor winner Rod Steiger in the title role. — Chris Feil, Vanity Fair, 15 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1947, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for teleplay

• aaa
• alleyway
• alumnae
• anime
• anyway
• arete
• attache
• axillae
• baa
• beaujolais
• bouvier
• breakaway