Playa

Pronunciation: /ˈpleɪə/

Definitions of playa

noun a sandy area along the shore of an ocean, sea, lake, or river

Example Sentences

A1 I like to build sandcastles on the playa.

A2 The kids had a great time playing on the playa.

B1 The beach was crowded with tourists enjoying the playa.

B2 The resort had a private playa for guests to relax on.

C1 The pristine playa stretched for miles along the coast.

C2 The exclusive resort offered access to a secluded playa for its VIP guests.

Examples of playa in a Sentence

formal The resort is located right on the beautiful playa.

informal Let's hit the playa for some fun in the sun!

slang I love chillin' at the playa with my friends.

figurative He's always been a playa when it comes to dating.

Grammatical Forms of playa

• past tense: played
• plural: playas
• comparative: more playa
• superlative: most playa
• present tense: play
• future tense: will play
• perfect tense: have played
• continuous tense: is playing
• singular: playa
• positive degree: playa
• infinitive: to play
• gerund: playing
• participle: played

Origin and Evolution of playa

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Spanish

Story behind the word: The word 'playa' originated from Spanish, derived from the Latin word 'plagia' meaning shore or beach.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a beach or shore, the term 'playa' has evolved to also describe a dry lake bed or a flat desert area covered with sand or salt deposits.