playwork

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From play +‎ work.

Pronunciation[edit]

Noun[edit]

playwork (uncountable)

  1. Work that is very easy or enjoyable.
    • 2007, George De Horne Vaizey, The Fortunes of the Farrells:
      It's playwork mending for him compared with the other boys.
  2. A role.
  3. (UK) A branch of childcare involving the supervision and development of play.

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