nonplay

English

Etymology

non- +‎ play

Noun

nonplay (countable and uncountable, plural nonplays)

1. (countable) Any work that is not a play.
   • 1989, Contemporary authors bibliographical series: Volume 3:

     In a 29 January 1950 newspaper article he had declared that if The Member of the Wedding was not a play, he wanted to direct more nonplays […]

2. (uncountable) Activities other than recreation.
   • 1990, DIANE Publishing Company, National Health and Safety Performance Standards, page 190:

     This standard prevents injury during nonplay activities of children and adults.