role-playing

American  

[rohl-pley-ing] / ˈroʊlˌpleɪ ɪŋ /

noun

1. a method of instruction or psychotherapy aimed at changing attitudes and behavior, in which participants act out designated roles relevant to real-life situations.

2. the modifying of a person's behavior to accord with a desired personal image, as to impress others or conform to a particular environment.

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role-playing British  

noun

1. psychol activity in which a person imitates, consciously or unconsciously, a role uncharacteristic of himself See also psychodrama

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Etymology

Origin of role-playing

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

So, to answer you directly: Is this a "role playing experience"? No.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

At one point, Gavalas asked Gemini whether he was engaged in role playing and the chatbot said no, the lawsuit alleges.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

And in “Marty Supreme,” Chalamet has found an instantly career-defining role playing a version of himself, equally matched in fervor and sick persistence.

From Salon • Dec. 25, 2025

He's now thriving in a central role, playing as a false nine, more involved in the build-up, getting more touches, more shots, more goals.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2025

They were fighting for pink slips on role playing characters.

From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz