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Definition of playmate
: a companion in play
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Examples of playmate in a Sentence
She was my playmate and best friend.
He wasn't allowed to join his playmates outside.
Recent Examples of playmate from the Web
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Three playmates attending Playboy Music Fest in Merida, Mexico, were arrested Friday by Mexican immigration officials who believed the women were working in the country without proper visas.
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Among them is the outwardly formidable headmistress (Nicole Kidman), a lonely teacher (Kirsten Dunst), a spoiled teen on the cusp of sexuality (Elle Fanning) and even a small girl (Oona Laurence) looking for a playmate.
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Michael’s mother, who grew up in Hungary during World War II, watched neighbors die in the streets and lost playmates to Nazi bombs.
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Edward Klein ruled on smugglers, playmates and scofflaws.
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Many dog Instagram posts are playful, reflecting canines’ preference for treats, playmates, mischief, a wariness of baths, and affection for human moms and dads.
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And indeed, many former Playmates have had ongoing relationships with the magazine for decades, appearing at special events, doing promotional activities and attending parties at Hefner's Los Angeles mansion.
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A former Playboy playmate criminally charged after secretly taking a photo of a naked woman at a Los Angeles gym and snarkily uploading it to Snapchat pleaded no contest on Wednesday and was sentenced to probation and community labor.
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Jean Kennedy Smith lived within walking distance, too, and her sons, William and Stephen, were favorite playmates of John.
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First Known Use of playmate
circa 1560
PLAYMATE Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of playmate for English Language Learners
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: a friend with whom a child plays
PLAYMATE Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of playmate for Students
: a friend with whom a child plays
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