Phrase guide

sensory play

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

Sound

Pronunciation

Each Play button uses your device's default local English voice, or a natural local fallback. The selected voice name appears after playback. This is synthesized speech, not a source recording.

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noun

Meaning 1

Any playful activity designed to stimulate the player's five main senses, usually involving specific toys that emit bright light, play sounds, have strong tastes and smells, a distinct texture, or all of the above.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Topics: human-sciences, psychology, sciences

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

Activity in which one partner delivers various sensory stimuli to the receiver, including but not restricted to those that cause pain.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Topics: BDSM, lifestyle, sexuality

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: sensation play, sensual play

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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