Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
play
verb/noun
/pleɪ/
Definition
To engage in an activity for enjoyment and recreation rather than a serious or practical purpose.
Examples
- Children love to play outside during the summer.
- She decided to play her favorite song on the piano.
- Play is essential for cognitive and social development in young kids.
Meaning
Play often involves physical or imaginative activities that can be fun, and it can occur individually or in groups.
Synonyms
- enjoy
- frolic
- engage
- perform
- act
