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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With the residual charge in the storage case, there’s a total possible playtime of up to 28 hours, easily enough for the user only to need to recharge maybe once a week. Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024 At just 20 minutes of playtime, this is an easy game to try out, and very popular. James Palmer, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Dec. 2024 This sweet piglet oinks, walks, and wags its tail, making playtime feel like farm life. Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 2 Nov. 2024 Now that Rio’s true identity as Lady Death is out in the open, playtime appears to be over. Caroline Framke, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2024 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 2 Jan. 2025.

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