child's play

noun

Definition of child's playnext
1
as in nothing
something of little importance the injury is child's play, just a scratch

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2
as in breeze
something that is easy to do winning the game against those guys will be child's play

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Recent Examples of child's play In some ways, forcing those changes might seem like child's play compared to making major changes to college sports. — Mark Long, Arkansas Online, 5 Apr. 2026 The park's iconic castle had to be the backdrop which was far from child's play given the risk of interference with the drones' GPS signals. — Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 28 Feb. 2026 The silicone case and adjustable stand are also built to withstand falls, collisions, and rough child's play, unlike your typical tablet. — Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 11 Aug. 2025 Beginning Thursday, Beyond the Gates is set to plunge viewers into a three-episode arc that makes Dani (Karla Mosley) bringing a gun to a wedding look like child's play. — Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 30 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for child's play
Recent Examples of Synonyms for child's play
  1. nothing
  2. breeze
  3. triviality
  4. picnic
  5. cream puff
  6. kid stuff
  7. cake
Noun
  • While CinemaCon 2026 brought us exciting news about new films, it was also bogged down with status quo nothings about how Amazon MGM still hasn’t found a new James Bond.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
  • When Dana, who, like Virginia, had been successful in writing pleasant but undistinguished nothings—in her case, songs for Billy Rose’s revues—decided to try taking on more serious music by studying with Boulanger, Virginia entered a deep downward spiral.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 7 Jan. 2026
Definition of nothing
Noun
  • Moving every two hours was a breeze to stick to, but the returns were less impressive.
    — Angela Haupt, Time, 14 July 2026
  • The company's MaonoLink software unlocks additional features to make recording a breeze.
    — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 14 July 2026
Definition of breeze
Noun
  • After debuting in 2007, The Big Bang Theory entertained viewers with the everyday trivialities and obsessions of friends who work in science.
    — Lincee Ray, Entertainment Weekly, 15 June 2026
  • For Rayo’s Conference League play-off second leg against Belarusian side Neman Grodno in August, neither the desks for the media (a triviality) nor the toilets for disabled supporters (a disgrace) had been finished in time.
    — Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Definition of triviality
Noun
  • For the program, visitors are welcome to bring chairs and picnics and stay for the afternoon.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2026
  • After all, a park vacation featuring hikes and picnics is a relatively affordable alternative to an international trip.
    — Jen Rose Smith, CNN Money, 10 July 2026
Definition of picnic
Noun
  • These classic cream puffs feature a light and airy pastry filled with smooth, rich pastry cream, perfect for a special occasion or indulgent treat.
    — Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 19 June 2026
  • As explained in a 1985 issue of Better Homes & Gardens, cream puff batter that bakes like a popover best describes Nun's Puffs.
    — Jenavieve Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 May 2026
Definition of cream puff
Noun
  • The Easter Bunny will be there for meet-and-greets, along with inflatables, face painting and other fun kid stuff.
    — Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 24 Mar. 2026
  • Land the pedigree of a Giannis, and the kid stuff can be bypassed, as the Knicks did with their trade for Jalen Brunson and the Cavaliers with their deal for Donovan Mitchell.
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026
Definition of kid stuff
Noun
  • Lunch is a seated affair, focusing on Ecuadorian staples like ceviche and fish stew, with a hard-to-resist dessert course from sculptural mousses to indulgent cakes.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
  • The infamous cake is unlike your normal German chocolate and cherry liqueur black forest cake.
    — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
Definition of cake

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