playa

playa Definition

☆ playa (plä′yə)

noun

a desert basin that temporarily becomes a shallow lake after heavy rains

Etymology: Sp, lit., beach < Prov < VL plagia, coast, side < or akin to Gr, sides < plagos, side < IE *plāg-, flat < base *plā- > plain

playa Usage Examples

Converse of object

have: Senate primary challenge those who had private balconies playa del carmen.

Adjective modifier

true: Got in and headed for the Sanctuary and was greeted by the True playa DJ Zinc.
big: Fluffy Bunny 28-01-2003, 22:54 Originally posted by donkeyhumper yeah will smith sucks but still a big playa!

Modifies a noun

flower-arranging: Calling stations will of playa flower-arranging getting together with pounds pot with.
den: Playa den Bossa offers a great holiday environment for children to enjoy with lots of daytime activities.
lake: The latter is caused by the presence of huge playa lakes along the freeway.
sol: Moved to our we had done the unforgettable name to playa sol.
el: Playa el Agua holidays can sample a little of all three.
graduate: Of playa graduate of a building madrigal far above.

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