Definition

Noun: A simple, structured, or imaginative form of play, typically with rules, that is designed for or predominantly enjoyed by children.

Usage

This noun refers to any traditional, informal, or organized activity undertaken for amusement by children. It emphasizes the activity's primary association with childhood recreation rather than its complexity.

Examples

• As a subject:
• As an object:
• In description:

Advanced Usage

• In a metaphorical or comparative sense: The term can be used to describe an adult situation or task perceived as unserious or very simple.
  • "After years of complex litigation, this contract dispute is a child's game."

Variants and Related Words

• Children's games: The plural form, referring to multiple such activities.
  • "The book catalogues traditional children's games from around the world."
• Game: The broader hypernym.
• Play: A more general term for recreational activity.

Synonyms

• Children's pastime
• Juvenile amusement

Related Idioms and Phrases

• "It's not a child's game": An idiom used to emphasize that a situation is serious, difficult, or not to be taken lightly.
  • "Managing a large team is not a child's game; it requires serious skill and dedication."

Noun

1. a game enjoyed by children