a man devoted to the pursuit of pleasure
"The wealthy heir was known as a playboy, spending his days at exclusive clubs and parties rather than building a serious career."
A single man, especially a wealthy one, who devotes himself to a life of leisure and pleasure, often sexual, without commitments or responsibilities.
"He was reading an old issue of Playboymagazine while waiting at the airport."
A Playboy magazine.
In plain English: A playboy is a man who enjoys having many romantic relationships but never settles down to marry anyone.
"The wealthy playboy spent his evenings partying with different models in various cities."
Usage: Use this term specifically for an unmarried wealthy man known for pursuing many romantic partners rather than settling down. Avoid confusing it with "playgirl," which refers to the female equivalent but is rarely used in modern English.
Pertaining to a hedonistic philosophy and idealized women with exaggerated sexual characteristics.
"The artist's paintings were criticized for embodying a playboy aesthetic that glorified hedonism while depicting women with exaggeratedly voluptuous forms."
In plain English: Playboy describes someone who is rich and spends their time having fun with many different people instead of working hard.
"The playboy life offered him endless parties and luxury cars."
A brand of adult magazines introduced in the United States.
"The article discussed how The Playboy magazine revolutionized the adult industry when it was first introduced in the United States."
The word playboy is a straightforward combination of the words play and boy. It was first used to describe a young man who spends his time enjoying leisure activities rather than working.