playmate

noun

play·​mate ˈplā-ˌmāt How to pronounce playmate (audio)
: a companion in play

Examples of playmate in a Sentence

She was my playmate and best friend. He wasn't allowed to join his playmates outside.
Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
LeBron James and new playmate Luca Dončić have given the Los Angeles Lake Show life. Jack Magruder, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025 For kids, anger often shows up when something doesn't go their way—like when a playmate grabs their toy. Jenna Autuori-Dedic, Parents, 11 Apr. 2025 If acting is play, Snook is Culkin’s favorite playmate. Hannah-Rose Yee, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2025 His childhood animal playmates return to remind him about what matters in life, basically harassing him into becoming a better person. Josh Bell, Vulture, 21 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for playmate

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1560, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of playmate was circa 1560

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Playmate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/playmate. Accessed 16 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

playmate

noun
play·​mate ˈplā-ˌmāt How to pronounce playmate (audio)
: a companion in play

More from Merriam-Webster on playmate

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!