play make-believe
phrase
: to think of an imaginary world and pretend to live in it as people, animals, fairies, etc.
children playing make-believe
Cite this Entry
“Play make-believe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/play%20make-believe. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
