: 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 internet can't get enough of a dog's protest after returning home from a playdate, as her over-the-top reaction amassed over 526,000 views on TikTok.
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Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
In between playdates, Justin has had a busy summer.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 10 Oct. 2025
Perfect for inclement weather, playdates, or whenever your toddler has energy to burn, this indoor playground helps promote balance, coordination, and gross motor skills.
—Pamela Brill, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
An afternoon playdate between two stay-at-home dads turns into high-stakes chaos in Entertainment Weekly's exclusive first look at Playdate.
—Jessica Wang, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Oct. 2025
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Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
In between playdates, Justin has had a busy summer.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 10 Oct. 2025
Perfect for inclement weather, playdates, or whenever your toddler has energy to burn, this indoor playground helps promote balance, coordination, and gross motor skills.
—Pamela Brill, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
An afternoon playdate between two stay-at-home dads turns into high-stakes chaos in Entertainment Weekly's exclusive first look at Playdate.
—Jessica Wang, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for playdate
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“Playdate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/playdate. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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