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playing.

An occasion on which something, such as a song or show, is played.

7 characters1 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈpleɪ.ɪŋ/
  1. An occasion on which something, such as a song or show, is played.

    gerund
Where this word comes from

From Middle English playing; equivalent to play + -ing.

verb/ˈpleɪ.ɪŋ/
  1. present participle and gerund of play

    form-of · gerund · participle · present
Where this word comes from

From Middle English playing; equivalent to play + -ing.

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