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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Songs, stories, and playtime for ages 0–18 months. Sarah Z. Sleeper, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Jan. 2026 Due to this increase in playtime, many manufacturers are developing ways to make mobile gaming easier and more comfortable for players. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2026 Community invitations bring happy energy, while your heart asks for a little personal playtime to recharge your imagination. Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2026 In total this season, Suamataia allowed just three sacks in 1,091 snaps, second only to Humphrey (1,093) in terms of offensive playtime. Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2026 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 Jan. 2026.

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