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US/prɑːp/
UK/prɒp/
an object used by actors in a play or film; also, something that holds something else up
In context
The gun in the scene was only a plastic prop.
Students made all the props for the school play from recycled boxes.
Workers used wooden props to hold up the old ceiling.
Words that go with prop
noun + noun
- props and costumesThe theater stores old props and costumes in the basement.
- stage propEvery stage prop must be checked before the show starts.
- film propA famous film prop from the movie was sold at auction.
verb + noun
- use a propComedians often use a prop to make a joke funnier.
noun + preposition
- prop forThe umbrella was a prop for the rain scene.