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.
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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. 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

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 22 Oct. 2025.

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