nonplaying

English

Etymology

non- +‎ playing

Adjective

nonplaying (not comparable)

  1. (sports) Not playing, or not part of play
    • 2009 February 9, Howard Beck, “Roy’s Layup at Buzzer Nullifies Knicks’ Gains”, in New York Times‎:
      He spent his nonplaying minutes laying in front of the Knicks’ bench.
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