: 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 book geared to children ages 6 to 8 features a furry, tail-wagging dog who wants to be included in a playdate with two friends.
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Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
Trails are filled with evening walkers and pocket parks come alive with after-school playdates.
—Mosaic
mar. 8, Dallas Morning News, 8 Mar. 2026
Parents are prioritizing comfort, durability and UV protection more than ever, especially as families gear up for beach vacations, pool playdates and water park adventures.
—ABC News, 5 Mar. 2026
Belfer, a single father to 5-year-old Henri and a goldendoodle named Grover, also messages the group to arrange impromptu playdates for his son.
—Sara Lieberman, Curbed, 4 Mar. 2026
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Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
Trails are filled with evening walkers and pocket parks come alive with after-school playdates.
—Mosaic
mar. 8, Dallas Morning News, 8 Mar. 2026
Parents are prioritizing comfort, durability and UV protection more than ever, especially as families gear up for beach vacations, pool playdates and water park adventures.
—ABC News, 5 Mar. 2026
Belfer, a single father to 5-year-old Henri and a goldendoodle named Grover, also messages the group to arrange impromptu playdates for his son.
—Sara Lieberman, Curbed, 4 Mar. 2026
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 18 Mar. 2026.
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