playdate

noun

play·​date ˈplā-ˌdāt How to pronounce playdate (audio)
: a play session for small children arranged in advance by their parents

Examples of playdate in a Sentence

She has a playdate with a friend from kindergarten.
Recent Examples on the Web The families of the girls take turns hosting playdates in our homes or at public spaces. Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 16 Feb. 2024 It’s made from durable cotton canvas fabric which is super comfortable for playdates, outdoors, and just everyday wear, as well as a fleece lining for warmth. Nor'adila Hepburn, Southern Living, 17 Nov. 2023 To supplement the social stimulation your child may already be getting in day care or eventually in school, expose them to family as often as possible and plug them in to a playdate network to reinforce relationship-building skills early. Elaine Welteroth, Washington Post, 19 Dec. 2023 Reading the emails from school, remembering to pack snacks, buying bigger tops before the old ones get too tight, arranging playdates, vacuuming, supervising homework, potty training, waking in the night to the moans of someone in their cot. Nell Frizzell, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2023 And when faced with kids during this time of year who are prone to colds from their daycares and playdates, how can people stay healthy? Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 14 Dec. 2023 But what about later, when balancing the emotional and transportation needs of your teen becomes just as challenging as managing feedings, diaper changes, playdates, and nap time? Melissa Willets, Parents, 30 Nov. 2023 And for big toys that are ideal for playdates or multiple siblings, the Step2 Adventure Camper Playhouse is currently $50 off and makes a great big gift from Santa. Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 4 Dec. 2023 By Jolie Hunt got her first brush with the reach of WhatsApp during a recent messaging thread of New York City parents arranging a pizza playdate for their first-graders. Tara Weiss, WSJ, 18 Oct. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1975, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of playdate was in 1975

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“Playdate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/playdate. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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