plaything

noun
UK: /ˈpleɪθɪŋ/
US: /ˈpleɪθɪŋ/

  1. A toy; something to play with.

    1. The baby loves his new plaything.
    2. The cat treats the yarn ball as a plaything, batting it around the room.

  2. Something or someone treated as a source of amusement or casual enjoyment, often without regard for their feelings or well-being.

    1. He saw her as a mere plaything.
    2. The wealthy man viewed expensive cars as playthings, buying and discarding them frequently.

Synonyms

toy bauble trifle gadget

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "plaything" in English means: A toy; something to play with., Something or someone treated as a source of amusement or casual enjoyment, often without regard for their feelings or well-being..

The phonetic transcription of "plaything" is /ˈpleɪθɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈpleɪθɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "plaything": toy, bauble, trifle, gadget.

Example usage of "plaything": "The baby loves his new plaything.". More examples on the page.