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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But playtime is about to change. Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Nov. 2025 Gilpin’s elder daughter enjoys watching her mom act, especially during playtime. Audrey Schmidt, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025 Best Gifts for 8-Year-Olds Children of this age can truly appreciate playtime. Anja Webb, Parents, 7 Nov. 2025 The geometric shapes help spark creativity and teach kids a little math during playtime. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for playtime

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 23 Nov. 2025.

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