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.
Recent Examples on the Web Both had children of similar ages and got together for playdates before any romance began. Christopher Barnard, Vogue, 3 Oct. 2024 As a result, the tot was especially close to his mother, who when not tirelessly doting on her husband carted Will to endless playdates and sporting events. Marco Della Cava, USA TODAY, 21 Sep. 2024 The dogs are also good friends with their relative Winnie, who has met up with Groom's canines for a pack playdate. Staff Author, Peoplemag, 18 Sep. 2024 Within each of these life pillars, there are hundreds of tiny tasks that make up a to-do list: Arrange meetings, visit the bank, book teeth cleaning, pick up almond milk, buy a birthday present, plan a playdate. Kristen Gale, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for playdate 

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Word History

First Known Use

1975, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 31 Oct. 2024.

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