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.
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National Zoo/Screenshot by NPR The National Zoo's latest giant panda residents basked in the downpour of snow that blanketed Washington, D.C., on Monday, giving onlookers a view into the playtime of the two furry bears ahead of their Jan. 24 public debut. Alana Wise, NPR, 7 Jan. 2025 The latest generation AirPods Pro (9/10, WIRED Recommends) has improved noise canceling, longer battery life (up to six hours of playtime), and better sound quality. Brenda Stolyar, WIRED, 15 Feb. 2025 Simply randomizing the enemies and loot might not be enough to sustain it for weeks or even months of playtime. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025 The dollhouse opens for playtime and includes a top handle for transport. Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 7 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for playtime

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 14 Mar. 2025.

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