pretendplay
nounUK /prɪˈtɛnd pleɪ/
US /prɪˈtɛnd pleɪ/
Pretend play is when kids make believe and act like they are doing something real.
The children used pretend play to run a pretend bakery with toy cakes.
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2. A type of play where children act out roles and situations that are not real.
During pretend play, she was a doctor taking care of her stuffed animals.
3. Play that uses imagination to create pretend scenes or characters.
Pretend play helps kids learn to share and take turns.
4. A playful activity where children pretend to be someone or something else.
His favorite pretend play was being a superhero saving the day.