playdate

noun

play·​date ˈplā-ˌdāt 

: 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

In the rest of the clip, kids will get to explore more of Evie’s big moments, including teething, a playdate with baby Alexander filled with tummy time, and a wellness visit. — Anna Halkidis, Parents, 18 Sep. 2026

Try balancing playdates and school drop-offs with security measures and constant vigilance. — Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 15 Sep. 2026

For the past several years, families have brought their kids to Pump It Up in Overland Park for birthday parties and playdates. — Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2026

Janet is at boarding school and the usual domestic routine—breakfast, school uniform, drop-off, pickup, playdate, supper, homework, bath, bed—has been blown to bits. — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1975, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for playdate

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