props

Meanings

1. 1nounplural

   Objects used by actors or performers on a stage or set to make a scene realistic.

   Grammar: Always plural; use 'a prop' for one object.

   Patterns

   • stage props
   • use props
   • props for a play

   The actors rehearsed with all the props, including a fake sword and a letter.

   She designed the props for the school play.

   The props were stored in a large box backstage.

2. 2nounpluralinformal

   Informal recognition or credit given for an achievement.

   Grammar: Used in informal phrases like 'give someone props' or 'props to someone'.

   Patterns

   • give someone props
   • props to someone
   • get props for something

   I have to give her props for finishing the marathon.

   Props to the team for handling the crisis so well.

   He got props from his boss for the creative solution.

Word forms

Common combinations

stage props

The stage props included a vintage telephone and a suitcase.

give someone props

Let's give him props for his excellent presentation.

props to someone

Props to everyone who helped clean up after the event.

movie props

The movie props were auctioned for charity.

Synonyms and how they differ

property

In theater, 'property' (often shortened to 'prop') means the same as a stage prop, but 'property' also has many other meanings, so 'props' is clearer in context.

credit

Credit means recognition for something you did; 'props' is more informal and often used in phrases like 'give props'.

Word family

prop noun

A single object used on stage.

Commonly confused: props or probs?

Practice

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