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, 28 Feb. 2026 Plushie love Reggae is not the only animal in recent times to turn to toys for emotional support and playtime. Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 23 Feb. 2026 The tension between playtime and screen time is at the heart of the new story. Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 2026 There will be stories, games, music and playtime. Janet Kusterer, Baltimore Sun, 22 Feb. 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 5 Mar. 2026.

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