1. (noun)gambling, gaming, play the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize) Synonyms: manoeuvre, looseness, fun, period of play, shimmer, play, bid, maneuver, caper, romp, gaming, sport, frolic, playing period, free rein, child's play, gambling, swordplay, gambol, dramatic play, turn, drama