interplay

noun

in·​ter·​play ˈin-tər-ˌplā How to pronounce interplay (audio)
: interaction
the interplay of opposing forces
interplay intransitive verb

Examples of interplay in a Sentence

the interplay between the old and the new enjoys the interplay of three very different flavors
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One trademark as always is the vocal interplay between Þórhallsson and Nanna Bryndis Hilmarsdottir. Brett Milano, Boston Herald, 26 Oct. 2025 But harness a touch of Scotland’s inimitable peat, and the Rob Roy really steps into its own, the vermouth offering sweetness to the scotch’s smoke, their interplay both delicious and unique. Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2025 The vanilla here is sophisticated rather than dessert-like, thanks to the interplay with cedarwood and that stunning suede note. Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 23 Oct. 2025 This therefore raises a person's risk for heart disease, stroke, kidney disease and metabolic conditions such as diabetes and obesity—and the interplay of these risk factors also increases the risk for heart attack, stroke and heart failure. Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for interplay

Word History

First Known Use

1862, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of interplay was in 1862

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“Interplay.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interplay. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

interplay

noun
in·​ter·​play ˈint-ər-ˌplā How to pronounce interplay (audio)
: mutual action or influence : interaction
interplay
ˌint-ər-ˈplā How to pronounce interplay (audio)
ˈint-ər-ˌplā
verb

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