1. to engage in activity for enjoyment and recreation
2. to take part in a sport or game
3. to perform music on an instrument

1. activity engaged in for enjoyment and recreation
2. a dramatic work for the stage
3. the action or manner of playing a sport or game

Examples

• The children love to play in the park.
• She plays tennis every weekend.
• He learned to play the piano at age six.
• The actor will play Hamlet in tonight’s performance.
• The playground is full of children at play.
• We’re going to see a play at the theater.
• His play improved dramatically this season.