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.
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The dad of two is embracing this new journey with his little one and is already planning playdates with his friend Pete Davidson. Kayla Grant, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025 Portable games can be taken anywhere in the car, on playdates or when visiting friends and relatives. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2025 These networks can be beneficial for parents looking to share transportation and arrange playdates. Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025 One method for helping your little one feel less left out is to arrange standing playdates. Melissa Willets, Parents, 23 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for playdate

Word History

First Known Use

1975, in the meaning defined above

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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 21 Aug. 2025.

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