miracle play

noun

1
: a medieval drama based on episodes from the life of a saint or martyr
2

Examples of miracle play in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web White deserves his own chapter for making a miracle play. Gary Washburn, BostonGlobe.com, 28 May 2023 But then, a miracle play. Jarrett Bell, USA TODAY, 23 Jan. 2022 The photographer who captured the iconic image of Franco Harris’ ‘Immaculate Reception’ 50 years ago, said Wednesday the Hall of Fame running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers uplifted the city and franchise in one miracle play. Suzanne Gamboa, NBC News, 21 Dec. 2022 The saint’s play, also called the miracle play, was a popular form of religious drama in the European Middle Ages. Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2021 Ryan lofted a high throw, trying to allow Jones a chance for a miracle play. Jarrett Bell, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2018 Even the New Orleans Saints, which lost on a miracle play to the Vikings in the divisional round two weekends ago, sported a top-10 scoring defense this season. Shawn Windsor, Detroit Free Press, 23 Jan. 2018 Then came the miracle play, the one NFL watchers will remember for years. USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2018

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Word History

First Known Use

1602, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of miracle play was in 1602

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“Miracle play.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/miracle%20play. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

miracle play

noun
1
2
: a medieval play showing events from the life of a saint or martyr

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