What does "Play games" mean?

engage in games

Synonym: engage, participate Opposite: withdraw, refrain

"Play games" in a sentence

Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.

Let's play games.

— Extra English S1E16

We-we could talk, and play games!

— Friends S6E1

Have you guys been playing games all day, or just farting?

— Stranger Things S1E8

Nope, just playing games with the kids.

— The Big Bang Theory S12E17

Women don't like to play a lot of games.

— Brooklyn Nine-Nine S4E17

Because I hope that we're not just playing games with each other because we're both in this foreign city and sometimes things can seem a little unreal.

— Emily in Paris S2E9

I'm really not in the mood to play games.

— Gossip Girl S1E7

Wait. Before you start playing these games, let me ask you one simple question.

— Modern Family S2E14

"Play games" in TV shows & movies

This word appears in 17 titles. Click to explore the full vocabulary list.

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