nonplay en · NOUN
Etymology
From non- + play.
Meanings
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(countable) Any work that is not a play.
In a 29 January 1950 newspaper article he had declared that if The Member of the Wedding was not a play, he wanted to direct more nonplays[…]
1989, Contemporary authors bibliographical series: Volume 3:
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(uncountable) Activities other than recreation.
This standard prevents injury during nonplay activities of children and adults.
1990, DIANE Publishing Company, National Health and Safety Performance Standards, page 190:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| nonplays | Number=Plur | lexicographic |