playtime

noun

play·​time ˈplā-ˌtīm How to pronounce playtime (audio)
: a time for play or diversion

Examples of playtime in a Sentence

She has a little playtime in the morning before she goes to school. This isn't playtime; get to work! The children have playtime after lunch.
Recent Examples on the Web That means the core, nostalgic audience for the series is now very likely to have a career, family, and/or other responsibilities eating into their playtime. Kyle Orland, Ars Technica, 14 June 2024 The International Day of Play is a reminder to people all over the world of the importance of playtime for children to reach their full potential and taking the time out of busy schedules to make play a priority in everyday life. Chris Sims, The Indianapolis Star, 11 June 2024 The proud mom posted snaps of Stormi brushing her little brother’s hair, and the beauty mogul having some playtime with the siblings. Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 4 June 2024 Here, family playtime looks like waterfall hikes in the valley, easy scrambles on big-fun Pothole Dome, swims and picnics at Dog Lake, mesmerizing meanders through the giant sequoias of Tuolumne Grove, and challenging day hikes deep into the woods and up to the top of 9,931-foot Clouds Rest. Nina Kokotas Hahn, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 May 2023 See all Example Sentences for playtime 

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Word History

First Known Use

1631, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of playtime was in 1631

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“Playtime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/playtime. Accessed 1 Jul. 2024.

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