playfellow

[ pley-fel-oh ]

noun

1. a playmate.

Word History and Origins

Origin of playfellow¹

First recorded in 1505–15; play + fellow

Example Sentences

“You needs an ’ole world of friends and playfellows,” said the Bishop of Bath and Wells, wiggling his long tongue.

From Literature

“Hamlet and my brother, who used to spar as playfellows! They traded mortal blows over my lifeless body?”

From Literature

My playfellows, running riot in the oasis, their laughter ringing like bells.

From Literature

Meanwhile the quiet young French-woman, smiling affectionately at those playfellows as they went off together, sat down on a chair we offered her, and frankly entered into conversation.

From Project Gutenberg

For thirty years he was my instructor, my playfellow, almost my daily companion.

From Project Gutenberg