How to Use playtime in a Sentence

playtime

noun
  • This isn't playtime; get to work!
  • She has a little playtime in the morning before she goes to school.
  • The children have playtime after lunch.
  • The Flare+ boasts louder sound than the Flare and a claimed 20 hours of playtime.
    Shannon Liao, The Verge, 24 Apr. 2018
  • My current playtime of Cult of the Lamb stands at 16 hours for the $25 game.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes, 15 Aug. 2022
  • Use walks, runs, and playtime like fetch or tug of war to help.
    Jennifer Nelson, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2021
  • With up to 24 hours of playtime, the QC45 have enough stamina for the longest of flights.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 31 Aug. 2021
  • Bring the kids for a little playtime on the playground.
    Grace Dickinson, Philly.com, 28 Feb. 2018
  • Bang & Olufsen says the battery should last for up to five hours of playtime.
    Ashley Carman, The Verge, 29 Aug. 2018
  • This will last for up to 10 hours of playtime on a few hours of charging.
    Chris Hachey, BGR, 27 Apr. 2021
  • So, few frills, and may seem like school more than playtime.
    Christopher Arnott, courant.com, 27 Jan. 2022
  • When the bear has a full tummy, maybe playtime is okay.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes, 7 Nov. 2021
  • At a full charge, the device can provide up to 15 hours of playtime.
    Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 21 July 2021
  • Moments into playtime, half the lights in the Dome flicked off.
    Carlie Kollath Wells, Axios, 31 Jan. 2025
  • Move it to a sunnier area and slather SPF 30 on the kids before playtime.
    Jamie Wiebe, House Beautiful, 6 Aug. 2017
  • So, a dog pen can keep their playtime contained to a safe space (both for them and your home).
    Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 2 Aug. 2024
  • So, a dog pen can keep their playtime contained to a safe space (both for them and your home).
    Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 7 Sep. 2023
  • Their tails wag and playtime begins, proof of their adorable bond.
    Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025
  • The long-life battery provides up to 15 hours of playtime.
    Outdoor Life, 13 Mar. 2020
  • The more, the merrier, but also the longer the overall playtime.
    Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2025
  • Their friend circles are on a screen up close; their playtime is on a screen up close.
    Amy Sinatra Ayres, USA TODAY, 24 July 2021
  • Anxious kids will like the 10-minute quick charging to get four hours of playtime.
    Dallas News, 21 Dec. 2022
  • When playtime is over, the kids clean up, and that is also considered part of the play.
    Alexandra Lange, The New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2019
  • Private events start at $400 for two hours of playtime.
    Charles Infosino, The Enquirer, 15 Jan. 2023
  • For cats, give the gift of interactive playtime.
    Cathy M. Rosenthal, San Antonio Express-News, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Songs, stories, and playtime for ages 0–18 months.
    Sarah Z. Sleeper, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
  • The neighbor dog quickly perks up, and the two pups head off together for what viewers assume is their regular playtime.
    Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
  • Fast-charge support delivers up to five hours of playtime at 50% volume from just ten minutes of charging.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Many outside toys like sleds and buckets are durable enough to withstand hot sun, freezing temperatures, and lots of playtime.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Giving them playtime on their bellies can help, as can burping them more frequently during feedings.
    Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026

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