misplay

noun

mis·​play ˈmis-ˌplā How to pronounce misplay (audio)
: a wrong or unskillful play : error
misplay
ˌmis-ˈplā How to pronounce misplay (audio) ˈmis-ˌplā How to pronounce misplay (audio)
transitive verb

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Tampa Bay, which won the AL pennant by forcing opponents into mistakes, committed one error, made two other misplays that could have been charged as errors and had a runner thrown out at the plate. — Ronald Blum, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026 Necas’ second goal came on another misplay of the puck by Binnington. — ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026 The Braves took a 3-1 lead after a misplay in the outfield by Bryce Harper. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2026 The Giants had been 0-6 when attempting to complete a three-game sweep and were well on their way to squandering another chance Wednesday after a series of misplays and mistakes awarded the Cardinals a comfortable lead. — Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for misplay

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First Known Use

1867, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of misplay was in 1867

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misplay

noun
mis·​play (ˈ)mis-ˈplā How to pronounce misplay (audio)
: a wrong or unskillful play
misplay
(ˈ)mis-ˈplā, 
ˈmis-ˌplā
verb
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