How to Pronounce "play the field"
expression
ˈpɫeɪ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈfiɫd
PLAY-thuh-feeld
plˈeɪ/ /ðə, ði/ /fˈiːld
play-thuh-feeld
Definition
To date or be romantically involved with several people at the same time without committing to one person. The phrase can also be used more generally to mean not limiting oneself to one option.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɫeɪ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈfiɫd
British English
plˈeɪ/ /ðə, ði/ /fˈiːld
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PLAY-thuh-feeld
UK
play-thuh-feeld
Listen in Context
He likes to play the field before settling down.
Some people want to play the field in their twenties.
Sarah decided to play the field instead of having a boyfriend.
I’m not looking for anything serious right now—I just want to play the field.