Props Common

Props has 4 different meanings across 1 category:

Noun

Definitions

Noun

proper respect

"I have to give my props to the governor for the way he handled the problem"

props

plural of prop

"The audience gave loud props to the lead actor after his incredible performance saved the entire show."

respect for, or recognition of, another person; an expression of approval or a special acknowledgment; accolades; praise.

In plain English: Props are objects that actors hold or use on stage to help tell the story of their play.

"The carpenter set out some wooden props to support the heavy roof until it could be secured properly."

Verb

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of prop

"The heavy shelf does not need to be propped up by any additional supports."

In plain English: To prop something means to hold it up so it doesn't fall over by leaning another object against it.

"The director would have to prop up the heavy sign so it wouldn't fall over during the storm."

Example Sentences

"The carpenter set out some wooden props to support the heavy roof until it could be secured properly." noun

"The actors held their props while waiting for the cue to begin the scene." noun

"He forgot his coffee mug and had to ask another guest for a prop from the table." noun

"Decorators used fake flowers as props to make the wedding photo look more natural." noun

"The director would have to prop up the heavy sign so it wouldn't fall over during the storm." verb

Origin

The word props comes from the older term proper, originally used to describe someone deserving of proper respect or recognition. Over time, this meaning shifted to refer to the physical supports needed for a performance or display.

Rhyming Words

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