playgirl

American  

[pley-gurl] / ˈpleɪˌgɜrl /

noun

1. a woman who pursues a life of pleasure without responsibility or attachments, especially one who is of comfortable means.

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Etymology

Origin of playgirl

First recorded in 1930–35; play + girl

Example Sentences

Highsmith was something of a playgirl, Vitija finds, an assertion confirmed by several former girlfriends interviewed in the documentary who recall the novelist partying with David Bowie in Europe or outfitting herself in men's wear and grandly buying a round for the bar.

From New York Times

Ellen Rapoport pitched the idea to us, which is basically a fictional retelling of the birth of Playgirl magazine.

From Los Angeles Times

Jenner’s triumphs turned the athlete into a celebrity; the star was pictured on the Wheaties cereal box, appeared on television shows and in movies, and posed for the cover of Playgirl magazine.

From Los Angeles Times

His athletic triumphs turned him into a businessman and celebrity; he was pictured on the Wheaties cereal box, appeared on television shows and in movies, and posed for the cover of Playgirl magazine.

From Los Angeles Times

"Me You Madness" will see Linton play Catherine Black, a hedge-fund manager with cash to burn and a playgirl lifestyle, creating a life for herself that she calls "incredible" in the trailer.

From Fox News