Synonyms

playtime

American

[pley-tahym] / ˈpleɪˌtaɪm /

noun

time times for play or recreation.

playtime British

/ ˈpleɪˌtaɪm /

noun

a time for play or recreation, esp the school break

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Etymology

Origin of playtime

First recorded in 1610–20; play + time

Example Sentences

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In the meantime, Maxwell was moved to a cushy prison and given all kinds of perks, including puppy playtime.

From Slate • Nov. 20, 2025

Perhaps because I associate purple with funky creativity, ChatGPT feels more like playtime now that my text bubbles show up in purple rather than dull office gray.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 31, 2025

"Behind every statistic is a child missing school trips, missing playtime with friends, or living in pain," she says.

From BBC • Sep. 24, 2025

The survey involved more than 1,000 parents of children under age 6, who ranked limited outdoor playtime, negative health effects and home damage as the largest issues their families must navigate.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 8, 2025

I know Jeffrey must appreciate all of the playtime you spend with him, and I could tell when I talked to your mother that she was very proud of how responsible you have been.

From "Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie" by Jordan Sonnenblick

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