playtime

noun

play·​time ˈplā-ˌtīm How to pronounce playtime (audio)
: a time for play or diversion

Examples of playtime in a Sentence

She has a little playtime in the morning before she goes to school. This isn't playtime; get to work! The children have playtime after lunch.
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Word History

First Known Use

1631, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of playtime was in 1631

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

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