plaything

Pronunciation: /ˈpleɪ.θɪŋ/

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun an artifact designed to be played with

Etymology

From play + thing.

In classic literature

Synonyms

toy

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
artifact
Narrower (hyponyms)
cockhorse, playhouse, balloon, pinwheel, pogo stick, lego

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