playtime

noun

play·​time ˈplā-ˌtīm 

: 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

Better yet, the chairs tuck neatly beneath the table when playtime is over, freeing up valuable floor space when a blanket fort is suddenly requested. — Vy Yang, Architectural Digest, 31 July 2026

The wireless speaker has a 30+ hour playtime, and includes a carrying strap for easy transport. — Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

In a hurry, a fast ten-minute quick charge restores two hours of playtime to keep the vibes going. — George Yang, PC Magazine, 22 July 2026

Sometimes the cats also used allogrooming to initiate playtime, and in these cases the licking usually took place in the area of the cat’s neck. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 20 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1631, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for playtime

• airtime
• bedtime
• daytime
• downtime
• enzyme
• halftime
• lifetime
• longtime
• lunchtime
• mealtime
• meantime
• nighttime