play house
The phrase 'play house' can refer to children's imaginative games or adult cohabitation scenarios.
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Definition
A2Children's Games
(informal)To pretend to be a family, taking on household roles and responsibilities.
Example
- The kids love to play house, pretending to cook dinner and take care of their dolls.
A2Toys
(informal)A miniature structure where children engage in imaginative play.
Example
- She got a new play house for her birthday, and now she spends hours playing in it.
B2Relationships
(informal)To live together as a couple without being legally married.
Example
- They decided to play house for a few years before considering marriage.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "play house":
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