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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Protect playtime, and your confidence grows steadily. Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026 Walks and playtime naturally increase physical activity. CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026 While fostering puppies is often associated with cuddles and playtime, Comer says the reality is more involved. Kendall Malinchock, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026 Players with higher playtime percentages and lower salaries generally benefit most. Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 16 Mar. 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 3 Apr. 2026.

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