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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An Expert's Tips for Teaching Tricks By Liz O'Connell Pets Reporter 0 As natural predators, cats often try to bite their owners—whether during playtime or when being pet. Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 25 Jan. 2025 The total playtime can extend to a useful 42 hours by topping up the earbuds with the spare charge held in the OpenJump charging case. Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025 This mega-popular speaker is wireless, easily portable, and has up to 12 hours of playtime. Kelsey Fredricks, People.com, 21 Jan. 2025 These moments can include getting ready to leave the house, or shifting from playtime to homework. ​wendy Wisner, Parents, 21 Jan. 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 30 Jan. 2025.

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