Plaything: meaning, definitions and examples

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plaything

 

[ หˆpleษชหŒฮธษชล‹ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

childhood favorite

An object, especially a toy, that is used for play and entertainment purposes by children.

Synonyms

doll, game, toy

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น brinquedo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค–เคฟเคฒเฅŒเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Spielzeug

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mainan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั–ะณั€ะฐัˆะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zabawka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใŠใ‚‚ใกใ‚ƒ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท jouet

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ juguete

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท oyuncak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์žฅ๋‚œ๊ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ุนุจุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hraฤka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hraฤka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็Žฉๅ…ท

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ igraฤa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ leikfang

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพะนั‹ะฝัˆั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒ—แƒแƒ›แƒแƒจแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ oyuncaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ juguete

Etymology

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.