Pronunciation: /pleɪɪŋ/
noun the activity of engaging in games or sports
A1 I enjoy playing with my friends at the park.
A2 Playing outside is good for your health.
B1 She has been playing the piano since she was a child.
B2 Playing sports regularly can improve your physical fitness.
C1 Playing chess requires strategic thinking and planning.
C2 The orchestra's playing was flawless during the concert.
verb the action of engaging in a game or sport
A1 I enjoy playing with my dog in the park.
A2 She is playing the piano for the school talent show.
B1 They were playing football when it started to rain.
B2 The band is playing at the music festival next weekend.
C1 Playing chess requires strategic thinking and patience.
C2 The actress is known for playing complex and challenging roles in her films.
adjective describing someone who is participating in a game or sport
A1 I enjoy playing games with my friends.
A2 She is playing outside in the garden.
B1 The children were playing happily at the park.
B2 He was playing a beautiful melody on the piano.
C1 The orchestra was playing a symphony by Beethoven.
C2 The actors were playing their roles with great passion and skill.
formal The children were playing in the park under the watchful eye of their parents.
informal We're just playing around with some new ideas for the project.
slang I love playing video games with my friends on the weekends.
figurative She's been playing with fire by ignoring the warnings about her risky behavior.
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