Added 10 October 2026 plaything /ˈpleɪ.θɪŋ/ noun Categories: ThingsRare Words noun ! Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about plaything at Wordnik → Where our words come from → A thing or person intended for playing with. A person at the mercy of fate. adjective Used for the purpose of play or amusement. Origin From play + thing. From Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org (CC BY-SA) Related Words: toygameplaypetpawnplaymatetoyerplayfeerplayerfuck-toyboy-toy Back to today's word