| playing field |
an area, often groomed and marked, on which field games are played. |
| play it by ear |
to act without planning in advance; improvise. |
| play it safe |
to act so as to prevent or avoid misfortune or danger; be cautious. |
| playlet |
a short play or drama; skit. |
| playlist |
a selection of audio or visual tapes played by a radio or television station. |
| playmate |
a young child's companion in playing. |
| playoff |
in sports, final or extra games or rounds to settle a tie or decide a championship. |
| play one's cards |
to make and carry out the most advantageous choice. |
| play on words |
a pun, or an act or instance of punning. |
| play out |
to develop and progress to conclusion; proceed. [3 definitions] |
| playpen |
a small, usu. portable enclosure where a baby or young child can play safely. |
| play possum |
(informal) to pretend to be asleep or dead; keep very still. |
| playroom |
a room set aside for recreation. |
| play second fiddle |
to serve in a secondary or subordinate capacity. |
| play someone false |
to betray or deceive someone. |
| play structure |
a large structure, often made of metal or wood, that is built for children to climb and play on and often found in school playgrounds or parks. |
| playsuit |
a one-piece or two-piece garment suitable for active play and worn esp. by children. |
| plaything |
something that is played with or regarded or treated as a toy. [2 definitions] |
| playtime |
time set aside for play or recreation, esp. for children. |
| play to the gallery |
to try to appeal to the broadest popular taste. |
| play with fire |
to carelessly provoke danger. |