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 neighbor dog quickly perks up, and the two pups head off together for what viewers assume is their regular playtime. Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026 Fast-charge support delivers up to five hours of playtime at 50% volume from just ten minutes of charging. Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026 Many outside toys like sleds and buckets are durable enough to withstand hot sun, freezing temperatures, and lots of playtime. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 27 Jan. 2026 In that incident, Dwarkesh was seen throwing the student to the ground and landing an open-hand strike on his face, after the student threw a book during playtime in the classroom. Joe Brandt, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026 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. 2026.

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