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Definition of playdough

playdough

/ˈpleɪˌdoʊ/
play · dough
Plural:playdoughs
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playdough Lexical Profile

playdough Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A soft, non-toxic modeling compound typically made from flour, water, salt, and food coloring, used by young children for sculpting and craft projects.

Example

"The preschool teacher mixed flour, salt, and warm water to make a fresh batch of red playdough for the classroom."

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Word Nuance & Usage

The lowercase spelling "playdough" is used as a generic common noun, especially for homemade flour-and-salt modeling clay, whereas the capitalized "Play-Doh" is a registered trademark for a specific commercial brand.

• Rhymes for playdough

• Nearby Words

playboy
playdate
playday
playdough
player
playfellow
playfield

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Playdough. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/playdough
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