Play

Noun

A form of literature written for performance, typically consisting of dialogue between characters and intended for theatrical presentation.

Pronunciation

Pleɪ

Synonyms

Drama, Performance, Theatrical work, Show, Production

Antonyms

None (as "play" in this context does not have a direct opposite)

Indian Languages

🇮🇳 Hindi → नाटक (nāṭak)

🇮🇳 Bengali → নাটক (nāṭak)

🇮🇳 Tamil → நாடகம் (nāṭakam)

🇮🇳 Kannada → ನಾಟಕ (nāṭaka)

🇮🇳 Telugu → నాటకం (nāṭaka)

🇮🇳 Urdu → ڈرامہ (drāma)

European Languages

🇪🇸 Spanish → Obra de teatro

🇫🇷 French → Pièce de théâtre

🇩🇪 German → Theaterstück

Other Asian Languages

🇨🇳 Chinese → 戏剧 (xìjù)

🇯🇵 Japanese → 演劇 (engeki)

Examples
  1. The play was performed in front of a large audience and received a standing ovation.
  2. She has always dreamed of writing a play that would be performed on Broadway.
  3. The themes of love and betrayal are common in many classic plays.