noun
plaything
PLAY-thihng
noun
1
An object, or sometimes a person, used purely for amusement.
"The cat treats every loose thread as a plaything."
"He refused to be treated as her plaything."
2
Someone at the mercy of forces beyond their control.
"The sailors felt like playthings of the storm."
How to Use Plaything
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething (or, less kindly, someone) used only for entertainment.
Word Forms
playthings plural
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Etymology
From play + thing.