Plaything: meaning, definitions and examples
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plaything
[ หpleษชหฮธษชล ]
childhood favorite
An object, especially a toy, that is used for play and entertainment purposes by children.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Her favorite plaything was a stuffed teddy bear.
- The children spent hours playing with their new playthings.
- The plaything brought joy and laughter to the little girl.
Translations
Translations of the word "plaything" in other languages:
๐ต๐น brinquedo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฟเคฒเฅเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Spielzeug
๐ฎ๐ฉ mainan
๐บ๐ฆ ัะณัะฐัะบะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ zabawka
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใกใ
๐ซ๐ท jouet
๐ช๐ธ juguete
๐น๐ท oyuncak
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฅ๋๊ฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุนุจุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ hraฤka
๐ธ๐ฐ hraฤka
๐จ๐ณ ็ฉๅ ท
๐ธ๐ฎ igraฤa
๐ฎ๐ธ leikfang
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะพะนัะฝััา
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแแแแแจแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ oyuncaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ juguete
Word origin
The word 'plaything' originated in the 17th century, combining 'play' and 'thing'. It was initially used to refer to any object or item that was used in play or amusement, especially by children. Over time, the term became more specific to toys and objects specifically designed for play. Playthings have been an integral part of childhood for centuries, evolving from simple handmade toys to the sophisticated electronic gadgets of today.
See also: downplay, interplay, misplay, outplay, outplayed, overplay, play, playback, playboy, player, players, playful, playfully, playfulness, playground, playhouse, playing, playlist, playoff, plays, playtime, playwright, playwrights, teleplay.