| playmate |
a child who plays with another child. |
| playoff |
in sports, final or extra games or rounds to settle a tie or decide a championship. |
| play one's cards |
to make and carry out good choices. |
| playpen |
a small pen where a baby or young child can play safely. |
| play possum |
to pretend to be asleep or dead; keep very still to avoid being noticed. Opossums do this so predators will ignore them. |
| play structure |
a large structure, often made of metal or wood, that is built for children to climb and play on. Play structures are most often found in school playgrounds or parks. |
| plaything |
something that is played with; toy. |
| play with fire |
to bring about danger by doing something in a reckless way. |
| playwright |
one who writes plays. |
| plaza |
a public square or open space in the center of a town. [2 definitions] |
| plea |
a serious or sincere call for help; appeal. [2 definitions] |
| plead |
to ask for something in a sincere or serious way. [2 definitions] |
| pleasant |
nice; pleasing. [2 definitions] |
| please |
to make content or give pleasure to; make happy. [4 definitions] |
| pleased |
made satisfied or happy. |
| pleasure |
a feeling of happiness, delight, or joy. [3 definitions] |
| pleat |
a flat, even fold that is sewn or pressed in cloth. [2 definitions] |
| pled |
a past tense and past participle of "plead." |
| pledge |
a serious promise; vow. [7 definitions] |
| plentiful |
large in amount; more than enough. |
| plenty |
a full amount or supply. |