FUN AND GAMES Synonyms: 86 Similar and Opposite Words

fun and games

plural noun

Definition of fun and games

as in bed of roses

a situation or state of carefree comfort soon found out that owning and maintaining a yacht wasn't all fun and games

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as in relaxation

activity engaged in to amuse oneself it's not all fun and games at the summer music camp, where students are expected to take their studies seriously

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Recent Examples of fun and games At the end of each episode, the credits roll, and the world of It’s Buddy resets for a new day of fun and games. — Mike Miller, Entertainment Weekly, 22 July 2026 All fun and games, at least until the saboteurs start getting arrested. — Alexandra Petri, The Atlantic, 25 June 2026 The fun and games didn’t last, though. — Stuart James, New York Times, 21 June 2026 Stephen Baldwin learned the hard way that comedy isn't all fun and games. — Edward Segarra, USA Today, 18 June 2026 Or maybe fun and games ceased some 20 years ago when Facebook, Twitter and Instagram launched and anonymous threats could be dispatched by anyone with an account. — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026 Being reminded of such eras wasn’t all fun and games for Stefani, whose heartbreak has largely powered No Doubt’s musical legacy. — Leena Tailor, Rolling Stone, 8 May 2026 Stubbs, once Realmuto's backup and Phillies director of fun and games, has been in Lehigh Valley for most of the past two seasons. — Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026 All fun and games — until someone gets hurt. — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 5 Apr. 2026

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