misplay

noun

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

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The first few innings weren’t pretty for either team, with errors, passed balls and misplays. Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 18 June 2026 The misplay followed a homestand in which Twins shortstops committed five errors, including four by Gray. Dan Hayes, New York Times, 10 June 2026 Canseco's misplay – one of the most infamous gaffes in sports history – similarly resulted in a home run for the other team. Sean Neumann, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026 Lee’s dash around the bases was the product of a misplay by Dodgers left fielder Teoscar Hernández. Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 15 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for misplay

Word History

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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/misplay. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.

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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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