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 floors at the shelter are full of toys, small backpacks, and shoes of every color and size – most neatly arranged, some scattered after playtime. Michael Rios, CNN Money, 30 June 2026 This deal saves you 31% on a pocket-sized audio powerhouse packing an IP67 waterproof rating, 12 hours of active playtime, and advanced PartyBoost multi-speaker linking. Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 30 June 2026 Offer alternatives to YouTube and Twitch, like sports, music, art, playtime, or family time. Kara Nesvig, Parents, 28 June 2026 Mom enjoyed a cool Corona as Rennie enjoyed some fun playtime while at the beach in 2022. Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 28 June 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 Jul. 2026.

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