Answer:
verb
1.
engage in activity for enjoyment and recreation rather than a serious or practical purpose.
"the children were playing by a pool"
2.
take part in (a sport).
"I play squash and badminton"
noun
1.
activity engaged in for enjoyment and recreation, especially by children.
"a child at play may use a stick as an aeroplane"
2.
the conducting of a sporting match.
"rain wrecked the second day's play"