plaything

Example Sentences

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The movie’s most brilliant scene features old-school playthings crying, “The age of toys is over!”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026

They are also popular among children as simple playthings.

From Science Daily • Nov. 19, 2024

“Monster High” is one of many film projects in the Mattel pipeline derived from popular playthings, including American Girl dolls, Hot Wheels, the Magic 8 Ball, Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots and Polly Pocket.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2024

It’s an extremely convoluted and weird example of humans turning endangered animals into playthings.

From Slate • Mar. 16, 2024

Like a child touched by tragedy, who grows up suddenly and abandons his playthings, Chacko dumped his toys.

From "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy