plaything

Meanings

• noun

  A small object for amusement or pleasure.

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Synonyms

toy

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with plaything
thing , king , ring , spring

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Homophones

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1. plaything (en) : An object for amusement or pleasure
   

2. plaything (en) : A person or group of people who are easily influenced or controlled
   

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Variants

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plaything , playthings

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Forms

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toys, playthings, plaything's, playthings'

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Etymology

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From the Old English 'leas thing,' meaning 'loosed thing' or 'plaything'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'plaything' was first used in English in the 14th century.

2. In ancient Greece, children's toys were made of wood, clay, or metal.

3. The largest toy manufacturer in the world is Lego.

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Related Concepts

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1. toy: A small object for amusement or pleasure, especially one designed for a child to play with.

2. play: Engage in activity for enjoyment and recreation.

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Culture

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In literature, a plaything might refer to a character who is manipulated by others, such as in Shakespeare's 'Rosalind and Orlando' or 'Titania's description of Bottom in 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'. In art, a plaything might be a representation of an inanimate object, such as a doll or a toy.

How to Memorize "plaything"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small object that brings joy and amusement.
   - Visualize a toy or a doll that you once had as a child.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'plaything' with the idea of something that brings pleasure.
   - Think of a toy or a game when you hear the word 'plaything'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating 'plaything' with the word 'pleasurable object'.

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