CHILD'S PLAY Synonyms: 92 Similar and Opposite Words

child's play

noun

Definition of child's play

as in nothing

something of little importance the injury is child's play, just a scratch

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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

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

There’s a warm (sometimes, too warm) breeze in the air, the days stretch long into the evenings, and every landscape seems to burst with color—there’s simply no season quite like the summertime for a gathering.

— Alexandra Ditch, Vogue, 20 July 2026
Lee builds a drone that simply lingers in the background, moving the way a morning breeze might, then plays against it.

— Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 20 July 2026

Definition of breeze

Noun

Spain’s shrewdness came in their refusal to engage with off-the-ball trivialities.

— Adam Crafton, New York Times, 20 July 2026
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

Definition of triviality

Noun

This week in Atlanta, head to Piedmont Park for an ice cream and wellness festival, get tickets to a summer picnic pop-up from Smoking Tiger Club and listen to live jazz music at Little Tart After Dark.

— Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 21 July 2026
Suzanne picks Billy, Will, and Kurt to ride horses with her while the rest picnic with Amy.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 21 July 2026

Definition of picnic

Noun

Their sparkling glass cases were full of heaping cream puffs, vivid cupcakes and caramel colored pastries.

— Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
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

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

This dessert has found viral success on TikTok, where there are countless videos of shoppers trying the cake for a captive audience.

— Carly Westerfield, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 July 2026
Peach slices and brown sugar form a moist base for the tender cake—and when flipped over, that base becomes the topping.

— Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 21 July 2026

Definition of cake

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