plaything
|play-thing|
B2
/ˈpleɪˌθɪŋ/
object for play
Etymology
Etymology Information
'plaything' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'pleiþing,' where 'plei' meant 'play' and 'þing' meant 'thing.'
Historical Evolution
'pleiþing' transformed into the modern English word 'plaything' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'an object for play,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an object for children to play with; a toy.
The child was delighted with his new plaything.
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Noun 2
a person or thing that is used or controlled by someone else for amusement or advantage.
He felt like a plaything in the hands of fate.
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Last updated: 2025/02/22 18:11