playday

[ pley-dey ]

noun

1. a day for relaxation or for participation in sports contests; a holiday.

Word History and Origins

Origin of playday¹

First recorded in 1595–1605; play + day

Example Sentences

She's never had a playday, and I'm sure she deserves one if ever a girl did!

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Now that school had begun, a whole playday meant more than it did in vacation time, when all days were playdays.

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"Why, it's just a—a playday," stammered Helen, still trying to cling to the remnant of her secret.

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But, ye see, he thinks he's lettin' ye down easy—a-sendin' ye that big check, an' tellin' ye ter take a playday.

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And don't forget that she also said: 'I hope you'll enjoy your playday as much as I shall mine.'

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