verb

1. To act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation or entertainment.

   “They played long and hard.”

2. To perform in (a sport); to participate in (a game).

   “He plays on three teams”

3. To take part in amorous activity; to make love.

Synonyms: defraud, get it on, have sex, make out

noun

1. (gerund of play) An occasion on which something, such as a song or show, is played.