playdate

Or play date

[pley-deyt]

noun

1. an appointment made by parents or caregivers from different families to have their young children play together.

   My son has a playdate this afternoon, so I’ll be picking him up early from day care.

Word History and Origins

Origin of playdate¹

First recorded in 1985–90

Example Sentences

The two arrange their assignations around playdates, and their kids were recently in contact.

From Los Angeles Times

The doctor’s appointments, the dentist appointments, the haircuts and meal making, the playdates and sleepovers and trips to the playground/zoo/theme park/museum.

From Los Angeles Times

Everything about the story, from opening to closing dance party, feels like it was made up on an especially unimaginative playdate by bored kids who’d rather be watching TV.

From Los Angeles Times

On Sunday morning, as I was looking for shoes and packing snacks, I heard a rumor that ICE was on the same block as my child’s playdate.

From Salon

Smooth the way by arranging a playdate or two before school starts.

From Los Angeles Times