playmate

noun

play·​mate ˈplā-ˌmāt 

: 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

For someone like me, who had few playmates as a child, everything around me is magnified, and there is a natural sense of closeness. — Literary Hub, 26 June 2026

According to the researchers, people expect robots cast as playmates to act like genuine players. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 12 June 2026

While moisture and glue are typically not good playmates, vinyl, peel and stick, and non-woven wallpapers can easily withstand the splashes and steam of daily use. — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 22 Apr. 2026

Laith is starved for playmates and nurturing male company, self-conscious of his awkward position as the sole male in an otherwise all-female environment. — Jay Weissberg, Variety, 17 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1560, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for playmate

• abate
• airfreight
• await
• baseplate
• berate
• birthdate
• birthrate
• bookplate
• borate
• breastplate
• bromate
• casemate

Kids Definition

playmate

noun

play·​mate ˈplā-ˌmāt 

: a companion in play