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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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 The loose fit allows for plenty of wiggle room from playtime to bedtime. Nora Colomer, Fox News, 1 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 2 Mar. 2025.

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