Another word for play

A good time, caper, and amusement are another word for play. Work and rest are the opposites of play. On this page, find 47 synonyms for play, parts of speech, and examples of play sentences.

Play synonyms

"Play" means to engage in activities for enjoyment or recreation, often involving games or sports. It can also refer to performing a role or musical piece, or interacting in a lively manner.

  • A good time
  • Amuse oneself
  • Amusement
  • Be at leisure
  • Caper
  • Cavort
  • Disport oneself
  • Distraction
  • Diversion
  • Divert oneself
  • Enjoy oneself
  • Enjoyment
  • Entertain oneself
  • Entertainment
  • Frisk
  • Frolic
  • Fun and games
  • Fun
  • Gambol
  • Games
  • Have a good time
  • Have fun
  • Horseplay
  • Jollification
  • Junketing
  • Lark (about)
  • Lark (around)
  • Larks
  • Leisure
  • Living it up
  • Merrymaking
  • Mess about
  • Mess around
  • Occupy oneself
  • Play games
  • Playfulness
  • Pleasure
  • Recreation
  • Relax
  • Relaxation
  • Rest
  • Revelry
  • Romp
  • Skylarking
  • Sport
  • Sport

Play sentences

  • The children love to play outside.
  • She plays the piano every evening.
  • They decided to play a game.
  • He wants to play a role.
  • The dogs play in the yard.
  • We often play board games together.
  • She loves to play with dolls.

Play parts of speech

Verb