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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The sturdy, reusable storage box keeps everything neat and organized for easy clean-up after playtime. Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 14 Jan. 2025 Rover, a crew member on Royal Caribbean International’s Icon of the Seas, spends a typical day making rounds on the ship, shaking hands with guests and chasing a ball during playtime. Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 13 Jan. 2025 That’s strong, with the only caveat that with Paramount’s investment (production and marketing) as much as $400 million, this will need uncertain Christmas playtime to make its money back. Tom Brueggemann, IndieWire, 1 Dec. 2024 Starting next year, Nvidia will restrict GeForce Now subscribers to 100 hours of playtime per month. Michael Kan, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024 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 23 Jan. 2025.

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