plaything Meaning & Definition
/ˈpleɪ.θɪŋ/
What Does Plaything Mean?
As a noun, plaything means A thing or person intended for playing with. It can also mean A person at the mercy of fate. As an adjective, it means Used for the purpose of play or amusement.
Quick Facts About Plaything
| Part of speech | noun, adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈpleɪ.θɪŋ// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | toy |
| Plural | playthings |
Plaything Definition (Noun)
- A thing or person intended for playing with.
- A person at the mercy of fate.
Plaything as an Adjective
- Used for the purpose of play or amusement.
Synonyms of Plaything
Plaything synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Plaything
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Plaything in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
plaything (plural playthings)
plaything (not comparable)
Words That Rhyme With Plaything
Origin of Plaything
From play + thing.
Plaything Pronunciation
The standard pronunciation of plaything is //ˈpleɪ.θɪŋ//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Questions People Ask About Plaything
Is plaything a noun or an adjective?
Plaything is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as an adjective.
What is another word for plaything?
You can replace plaything with words such as toy. See the full list of plaything synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of plaything?
The plural of plaything is playthings.