B2adjectiveinformalhome
US/prɪˈtend/
UK/prɪˈtend/
not real but imagined, especially in children's games
In context
The kids were having a pretend tea party with their dolls.
My son paid for his toy ice cream with pretend money.
Children learn a lot about the world through pretend play.
Words that go with pretend
adjective + noun
- pretend playPretend play helps children develop their language skills.
- pretend gameThey were playing a pretend game about pirates.
- pretend worldChildren can disappear into a pretend world for hours.
- pretend moneyThe board game comes with pretend money and plastic coins.
- pretend foodThe toy kitchen came with pretend food made of wood.