What does "teleplay" mean?

A script formatted like a screenplay for cinema, but written to be made into an episode of a television show.

How do you pronounce "teleplay"?

Pronounced //ˈtɛləˌpleɪ//.

Common synonyms include: antimasque, audience success, ballet, bomb, broadcast drama, burlesque show.

//ˈtɛləˌpleɪ// noun

noun ·Uncommon ·College level

Noun

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A script formatted like a screenplay for cinema, but written to be made into an episode of a television show.

Blend of television + screenplay.

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