Antonym: work. Similar words: playoff, player, display, fair play, play with, on display, lay out, clay. Meaning: [pleɪ] 
n. 1. a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage 2. a theatrical performance of a drama 3. a preset plan of action in team sports 4. a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill 5. a state in which action is feasible 6. utilization or exercise 7. an attempt to get something 8. activity by children that is guided more by imagination than by fixed rules 9. (in games or plays or other performances) the time during which play proceeds 10. the removal of constraints 11. a weak and tremulous light 12. verbal wit or mockery (often at another's expense but not to be taken seriously) 13. movement or space for movement 14. gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement 15. (game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession 16. the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize) 17. the act using a sword (or other weapon) vigorously and skillfully. v. 1. participate in games or sport 2. act or have an effect in a specified way or with a specific effect or outcome 3. play on an instrument 4. play a role or part 5. be at play; be engaged in playful activity; amuse oneself in a way characteristic of children 6. replay (as a melody) 7. perform music on (a musical instrument) 8. pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind 9. move or seem to move quickly, lightly, or irregularly 10. bet or wager (money) 11. engage in recreational activities rather than work; occupy oneself in a diversion 12. pretend to be somebody in the framework of a game or playful activity 13. emit recorded sound 14. perform on a certain location 15. put (a card or piece) into play during a game, or act strategically as if in a card game 16. engage in an activity as if it were a game rather than take it seriously 17. behave in a certain way 18. cause to emit recorded sounds 19. manipulate manually or in one's mind or imagination 20. use to one's advantage 21. consider not very seriously 22. be received or accepted or interpreted in a specific way 23. behave carelessly or indifferently 24. cause to move or operate freely within a bounded space 25. perform on a stage or theater 26. be performed 27. cause to happen or to occur as a consequence 28. discharge or direct or be discharged or directed as if in a continuous stream 29. make bets 30. stake on the outcome of an issue 31. shoot or hit in a particular manner 32. use or move 33. employ in a game or in a specific position 34. contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle 35. exhaust by allowing to pull on the line.
n. 1. a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage 2. a theatrical performance of a drama 3. a preset plan of action in team sports 4. a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill 5. a state in which action is feasible 6. utilization or exercise 7. an attempt to get something 8. activity by children that is guided more by imagination than by fixed rules 9. (in games or plays or other performances) the time during which play proceeds 10. the removal of constraints 11. a weak and tremulous light 12. verbal wit or mockery (often at another's expense but not to be taken seriously) 13. movement or space for movement 14. gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement 15. (game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession 16. the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize) 17. the act using a sword (or other weapon) vigorously and skillfully. v. 1. participate in games or sport 2. act or have an effect in a specified way or with a specific effect or outcome 3. play on an instrument 4. play a role or part 5. be at play; be engaged in playful activity; amuse oneself in a way characteristic of children 6. replay (as a melody) 7. perform music on (a musical instrument) 8. pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind 9. move or seem to move quickly, lightly, or irregularly 10. bet or wager (money) 11. engage in recreational activities rather than work; occupy oneself in a diversion 12. pretend to be somebody in the framework of a game or playful activity 13. emit recorded sound 14. perform on a certain location 15. put (a card or piece) into play during a game, or act strategically as if in a card game 16. engage in an activity as if it were a game rather than take it seriously 17. behave in a certain way 18. cause to emit recorded sounds 19. manipulate manually or in one's mind or imagination 20. use to one's advantage 21. consider not very seriously 22. be received or accepted or interpreted in a specific way 23. behave carelessly or indifferently 24. cause to move or operate freely within a bounded space 25. perform on a stage or theater 26. be performed 27. cause to happen or to occur as a consequence 28. discharge or direct or be discharged or directed as if in a continuous stream 29. make bets 30. stake on the outcome of an issue 31. shoot or hit in a particular manner 32. use or move 33. employ in a game or in a specific position 34. contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle 35. exhaust by allowing to pull on the line. 
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61. The play was written specially for radio.
62. When would you like to play?
63. I used to play here as a boy.
64. They were enthralled with the play.
65. The title of this play is 'Othello'.
66. All work and no play isn't a good thing.
67. Her performance in the play was very good.
68. He can't seem to play in rhythm.
69. The play had a reasonable success.
70. Jeremy does play cricket, but very infrequently.
70. Sentencedict.com try its best to collect and create good sentences.
71. He still wants to play top grade football.
72. The TV play was a huge success.
73. The play was nothing to write home about.
74. Who shall we play as goalkeeper?
75. I play the piano for relaxation.
76. His life is all work and no play.
77. In the school play, David played an old man.
78. The play contained some very snappy/witty dialogue.
79. His sportsmanship and style of play is refreshing.
80. Do you want to play golf tomorrow?
81. The play has a large cast of characters.
82. Olivier's performance redeemed an otherwise second-rate play.
83. You'll have to play inside today.
84. There's a time to work and a time to play.
85. It was considered a sin to work or play on the Sabbath.
86. England's World Cup hero is determined to play through the pain barrier.
87. Can-ada's prime minister will be hoping to play honest broker in the row between the United States and Japan.
88. After a try-out in Bath, the play is due to open in Edinburgh next month.
89. This play is divided into three acts, and each act has three scenes.
90. She gave a vibrant performance in the leading role in the school play.