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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This may be a request for pets, playtime or just some one-on-one affection. Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 4 June 2026 Determined to turn the tide, Woody heads back to Bonnie's room, ready to rally the crew and fight to save playtime once more. Nicole Pomarico, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026 The new research, conducted among 30,000 parents and 15,000 children aged 5-12 globally, found that five hours of playtime a week boosts family happiness and wellbeing, but 44% of the families surveyed didn’t hit that threshold. Angelique Jackson, Variety, 1 June 2026 Gaming stations turn airport waiting into playtime One of the biggest tech features is the gaming setup. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 May 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 15 Jun. 2026.

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