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 kids would run to the door, demanding playtime or reading time, and Colton always obliged, Breanna said. Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 24 July 2025 The portable speaker offers 12 hours of playtime and a Bluetooth range of up to 30 feet. Christopher Murray May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 21 July 2025 Rapid charge: 10 minutes gives 4 hours of playtime. Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025 Described as easygoing and affectionate, Mort thrives on both playtime and peaceful moments, embodying the Labrador spirit. Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 July 2025 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 30 Jul. 2025.

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