playmate

noun

play·​mate ˈplā-ˌmāt How to pronounce playmate (audio)
: a companion in play

Examples of playmate in a Sentence

She was my playmate and best friend. He wasn't allowed to join his playmates outside.
Recent Examples on the Web The mammals mimicked their playmate’s face quickly, too, often flashing a grin in less than one second. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Oct. 2024 The dolphins in the study almost always used this open mouth expression when their playmates were in their field of view. Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 2 Oct. 2024 Muffin is the oldest and a great playmate for her cousins, and Socks is the baby; she is shown growing up in the early seasons. Kara Nesvig, Parents, 11 Sep. 2024 The challenge in societies built around the nuclear family, as in the United States, is that children might have fewer playmates close to home—turning parents into a default. Amanda Ruggeri, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for playmate 

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1560, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of playmate was circa 1560

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“Playmate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/playmate. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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playmate

noun
play·​mate ˈplā-ˌmāt How to pronounce playmate (audio)
: a companion in play

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