plaything

noun

play·thing ˈplā-ˌthiŋ

: toy sense 1

: toy sense 3

Examples of plaything in a Sentence

VCRs were once the expensive, high-tech playthings of the rich. We mustn't let the environment become the plaything of oil companies. The emperor used people as his playthings.

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This year's top toy list includes a wide variety of playthings, from new interactive toys to classic family favourites. —

Tess Foley-Cox, theweek, 14 Nov. 2024 Republicans need to start taking international relations more seriously, addressing the true complexities and requirements of the issues rather than allowing the subject to be a plaything for right-wing interest groups. —

Daniel W. Drezner, Foreign Affairs, 1 Jan. 2013 Stickers are an incredibly popular plaything for kids of all ages—and honestly, many adults enjoy using them from time to time as well. —

Alyssa Sybertz, Parents, 2 Oct. 2024 During Jasmin’s tenure as creative director, the fashionable playthings have donned hip labels like Mowalola, GCDS and her very own Cult Gaia in a series of special-edition collaborations. —

Hannah Malach, WWD, 25 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for plaything