PLAYTHING

[noun] [C] - an object used for pleasure or amusement, or someone who is considered or treated without respect and is forced to do things for the enjoyment or benefit of someone else"Limousines and yachts are the playthings of the rich," he said dismissively.These men's magazines just treat women as playthings.The United Nations has become the plaything of the major powers.Playthings sometimes refers to children's toys and other items that they play with.I keep all the children's playthings in that big cupboard.