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Definition of playset

playset

/ˈpleɪ.sɛt/
play · set

Plural:playsets
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playset Lexical Profile

playset Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A toy or collection of coordinated toys, such as miniature figures, buildings, and accessories, designed to represent a particular theme or environment for imaginative play.

Example

"The children spent the afternoon arranging miniature knights and horses around the medieval castle playset."


2

North American A large outdoor recreational structure for children, typically installed in a backyard or park and equipped with swings, slides, and climbing frames.

Example

"They assembled a wooden playset in the backyard so the kids could use the swings and slide all summer."


3

In collectible card games, a group of the maximum number of copies of a single card allowed in a player's tournament deck (typically four copies).

Example

"To make his deck more consistent for the tournament, he traded for a full playset of the rare card."

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020

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