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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

playa

/pleɪjə/ noun · British & US
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What does playa mean?

noun

A beach, especially one of sand or pebbles, especially one that is long and narrow, often formed by the deposition of sediment from a river or by the erosion of a cliff.

Example

"The group decided to spend their summer vacation at the beautiful playa near the ocean."

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