shadow play

noun
UK: /ˈʃædəʊ pleɪ/
US: /ˈʃædoʊ pleɪ/

  1. A type of performance using puppets behind a screen.

    1. We went to see a shadow play at the local theater.
    2. The children enjoyed the intricate details of the shadow play's puppets.

  2. A situation where actions are hidden or not what they seem.

    1. The political debate was a shadow play, with no real issues addressed.
    2. Their relationship was a shadow play, concealing deeper problems beneath the surface.

Synonyms

puppet show masquerade charade
shadow play verb

  1. To manipulate events secretly or deceptively.

    1. He tried to shadow play the situation to his advantage.
    2. The company was accused of shadow playing its financial losses to investors.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "shadow play" in English means: A type of performance using puppets behind a screen., A situation where actions are hidden or not what they seem..

The phonetic transcription of "shadow play" is /ˈʃædəʊ pleɪ/ in British English and /ˈʃædoʊ pleɪ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "shadow play": puppet show, masquerade, charade.

Example usage of "shadow play": "We went to see a shadow play at the local theater.". More examples on the page.