play park–pleasure craft Vocabulary (P Words) – Meanings & Synonyms

play park

EducationA1

Meaning: An outdoor area with play equipment for children.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The kids had fun at the play park.

Category: Education

Synonyms:

playground
recreation area

play up

CommunicationB2

Meaning: To emphasize or highlight something.

Part of speech: phrasal verb

Example: He tends to play up his achievements.

Category: Communication

Synonyms:

emphasize
highlight

play-act

ArtsB2

Meaning: To act out a role or scenario, often in a playful way.

Part of speech: verb

Example: The children love to play-act their favorite scenes.

Category: Arts

Synonyms:

pretend
simulate

play-acting

ArtsB2

Meaning: The act of pretending to be someone else, often for fun.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Her play-acting made everyone laugh.

Category: Arts

Synonyms:

improvisation
role-playing

playback

TechnologyB2

Meaning: The act of playing a recording again.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The playback of the video was clear.

Category: Technology

Synonyms:

replay
reproduction

playboy

LifestyleC1

Meaning: A wealthy man who spends his time enjoying life and socializing.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He was known as a playboy in the city.

Category: Lifestyle

Synonyms:

socialite
dandy

Play-Doh

ToysA1

Meaning: A modeling compound used by children for creative play.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The kids had fun making shapes with Play-Doh.

Category: Toys

Synonyms: modeling clay

player

SportsA1

Meaning: A person who plays a game or sport.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She is a talented soccer player.

Category: Sports

Meaning 2: A device for playing audio or video.

Example: He bought a new music player.

Synonyms:

participant
gamer

player-manager

SportsC1

Meaning: A player who also manages the team.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He is the player-manager of the football club.

Category: Sports

Synonyms: dual role

player-piano

MusicB2

Meaning: A piano that plays music automatically.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The player-piano entertained guests at the party.

Category: Music

Synonyms: self-playing piano

playful

BehaviorA2

Meaning: Full of fun and high spirits.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The puppy was very playful.

Category: Behavior

Synonyms:

fun-loving
lively

Antonyms: serious

playground

EducationA1

Meaning: An outdoor area for children to play.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The children enjoyed their time at the playground.

Category: Education

Synonyms:

play area
recreation area

playgroup

EducationA2

Meaning: A group of children who meet to play together.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She takes her child to a playgroup every week.

Category: Education

Synonyms: playdate group

playhouse

ToysA2

Meaning: A small house for children to play in.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The kids built a playhouse in the backyard.

Category: Toys

Synonyms:

toy house
play structure

playing card

GamesA1

Meaning: A card used in games.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He drew a playing card from the deck.

Category: Games

Synonyms: card

playing field

SportsA2

Meaning: An area where sports are played.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The children ran around the playing field.

Category: Sports

Synonyms:

sports field
play area

playlist

MusicB1

Meaning: A list of songs or videos to be played.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I created a playlist for the party.

Category: Music

Synonyms:

tracklist
setlist

playmate

RelationshipsA2

Meaning: A friend with whom a child plays.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She invited her playmate over for a visit.

Category: Relationships

Synonyms:

friend
companion

play-off

SportsB2

Meaning: A final game or series to determine a champion.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The teams are preparing for the play-off.

Category: Sports

Synonyms:

finals
decider

playpen

ToysA2

Meaning: A small enclosed area for babies to play safely.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The baby was playing in the playpen.

Category: Toys

Synonyms:

play yard
crib

playroom

ToysA2

Meaning: A room designated for children to play in.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The playroom was filled with toys.

Category: Toys

Synonyms:

toy room
recreation room

playschool

EducationA1

Meaning: A preschool where children learn through play.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She enrolled her child in playschool.

Category: Education

Synonyms:

preschool
nursery school

plaything

ToysA2

Meaning: An object for children to play with.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The doll was her favorite plaything.

Category: Toys

Synonyms:

toy
object

playtime

EducationA1

Meaning: A period when children play.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The children enjoyed their playtime at school.

Category: Education

Synonyms:

recess
free time

playwright

ArtsB2

Meaning: A person who writes plays.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The playwright received an award for her work.

Category: Arts

Synonyms:

dramatist
scriptwriter

plaza

Urban PlanningB1

Meaning: A public square or open space in a city.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The plaza was filled with people.

Category: Urban Planning

Synonyms:

square
courtyard

plc

BusinessC1

Meaning: Public Limited Company, a type of business structure in the UK.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The company is a plc listed on the stock exchange.

Category: Business

Synonyms: public company

plea

LawB2

Meaning: A request made in an urgent or emotional manner.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She made a plea for help.

Category: Law

Meaning 2: A formal statement in court by a defendant.

Example: He entered a plea of not guilty.

Synonyms:

request
appeal

plea bargain

LawC1

Meaning: An agreement in which a defendant pleads guilty to a lesser charge.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He accepted a plea bargain to reduce his sentence.

Category: Law › Criminal Law

Synonyms: plea deal

plead

LawB2

Meaning: To make an emotional appeal.

Part of speech: verb

Example: She pleaded for mercy.

Category: Law

Meaning 2: To state a case in court.

Example: He will plead his innocence.

Synonyms:

appeal
request

pleading

LawC1

Meaning: The act of making a formal statement in court.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The pleading was submitted to the judge.

Category: Law

Synonyms:

statement
submission

pleasant

GeneralA2

Meaning: Giving a sense of happy satisfaction.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The weather was pleasant for a picnic.

Category: General

Synonyms:

agreeable
enjoyable

Antonyms: unpleasant

pleasantry

CommunicationB2

Meaning: A polite remark or small talk.

Part of speech: noun

Example: They exchanged pleasantries before the meeting.

Category: Communication

Synonyms:

greeting
small talk

please

CommunicationA1

Meaning: To make someone happy or satisfied.

Part of speech: verb

Example: I hope to please my parents with my grades.

Category: Communication

Synonyms:

satisfy
delight

pleased

EmotionsA1

Meaning: Feeling happy or satisfied.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: She was pleased with her exam results.

Category: Emotions

Synonyms:

happy
satisfied

Antonyms: displeased

pleasing

ArtB2

Meaning: Giving pleasure or satisfaction.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The painting has a pleasing appearance.

Category: Art

Synonyms:

attractive
delightful

pleasurable

FoodB2

Meaning: Giving enjoyment or satisfaction.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The meal was a pleasurable experience.

Category: Food

Synonyms:

enjoyable
satisfying

pleasure

EmotionsA1

Meaning: A feeling of enjoyment or satisfaction.

Part of speech: noun

Example: It was a pleasure to meet you.

Category: Emotions

Synonyms:

enjoyment
satisfaction

pleasure boat

RecreationB2

Meaning: A boat used for recreation or leisure activities.

Part of speech: noun

Example: They rented a pleasure boat for the day.

Category: Recreation

Synonyms: recreational boat

pleasure craft

RecreationB2

Meaning: A boat or ship designed for recreational use.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The marina is filled with pleasure crafts.

Category: Recreation

Synonyms: recreational vessel

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