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playgoing

1 4.9

The habit of going to plays for fun

noun
/ˈpleɪˌɡoʊɪŋ/

: ir al teatro

I enjoy playgoing during the winter months.

Examples

Her passion for playgoing started in college.
Playgoing offers a unique way to experience live storytelling and performance.
Her love of playgoing led her to see every new production in the city.
During the festival, playgoing becomes a favorite activity for both locals and tourists.
Many people in the city enjoy the rich culture of playgoing at various theaters throughout the year.
Her love for playgoing often leads her to explore new productions and playwrights in downtown.
Attending the latest musicals is a favorite pastime, as playgoing brings excitement and joy to her weekends.

Synonyms

theatergoing

vsplaygoing

1 3.8

Going to the theater to see plays

focuses on the habit of attending performances for entertainment

Antonyms

nonattendance

1 6.5

Not being present at an event when people expect you

Surface Forms

playgoing singular

playgoings plural

Morphology

playgoing = play + going (transparent) = play + going

The noun denotes the activity of attending plays and is directly composed from 'play' + 'going' with no opaque sense shift.

Etymology

Playgoing is formed from play + going, literally 'going to plays', much like moviegoing means 'going to movies'. So, as a noun it names the activity or habit of attending live theatre.