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 park’s 2025 season runs through Nov. 30, and includes bonus days during the summer with an extra hour of playtime, said Rapids spokesman Elliott Russell. Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2025 Along with solid noise canceling, highlights include a comfy design, a great companion app, and up to 40 hours of playtime. Simon Hill, Wired News, 31 Mar. 2025 From there, the day kicks off with a burst of energy—eight little dogs racing to the kitchen to collect their toys before heading out into the yard for a toilet break and some morning playtime. Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025 As the one-year adoption anniversary approaches, the family is planning fun activities for Ghost, from playtime in a dog-friendly pool to a special gotcha day cake. Jen Reeder, Forbes, 20 Mar. 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 24 Apr. 2025.

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