verb

• (intransitive) To act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation or entertainment.
  "The children played in the park."
• (intransitive, especially with 'with'; see also play with) To toy or trifle; to act with levity or thoughtlessness; to be careless.
  "Don't play with your food!"
• (transitive, intransitive) To perform in (a sport); to participate in (a game).
  "He plays on three teams."
• (transitive, intransitive) To perform in (a sport); to participate in (a game).
  "He plays left back for Mudchester Rovers"

noun

• (uncountable, formerly countable) Activity for amusement only, especially among the young.
  "Children learn through play."
• (uncountable) Similar activity in young animals, as they explore their environment and learn new skills.
  "This kind of play helps the young lion cubs develop their hunting skills."
• (uncountable) The conduct, or course, of a game.
  "Play was very slow in the first half."
• (uncountable, sports, with certain prepositions, also figurative) The sphere or circumstance in which a playing implement, such as a ball, is available to be played (see also in play, out of play).
  "In potting the yellow ball, he's knocked the green into play."

name

• (stock ticker symbol) Dave & Buster's.
  "Dave and Buster’s (PLAY), the popular restaurant and entertainment chain, is getting into the betting business."