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.
Recent Examples on the Web Otherwise, the Melissa & Doug toy kitchen set showed very little wear and tear after six months of use and remained sturdy and durable during many playtimes. Katrina Cossey, Parents, 1 Mar. 2024 This game is 10 to 15 minutes of playtime and is suitable for players aged seven and up. Sharon Brandwein, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2024 The battery life has been boosted to an impressive 7.5 hours per charge, plus there is a total of 30 hours of playtime thanks to the charge in the TW4’s storage case. Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2024 This speaker is waterproof, has up to 10 hours of playtime, and comes with a convenient carabiner clip. Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2024 Battery life is strong, at up to 11 hours of playtime on a single charge. Anna Tingley, Variety, 29 Nov. 2023 Owners can have family photos hung up in the dog’s suite, individual playtime, baby wipes on their paws before going into their room, daily brushings, and nightly ice cream. Matt Keenan, Kansas City Star, 30 Jan. 2024 Anker Soundcore Mini Bluetooth Speaker Everyone loves music, and this compact portable Bluetooth speaker has a 15-hour playtime and fits in the palm of your hand. Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2023 The new Phoenix wireless earbuds have seen no such cuts and now offer a total of 40 hours of playtime. Jon Porter, The Verge, 3 Jan. 2024

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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 29 Mar. 2024.

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