playdate

American  

[pley-deyt] / ˈpleɪˌdeɪt /

Or play date

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.

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Etymology

Origin of playdate

First recorded in 1985–90

Example Sentences

The children will see photos of each other, and have playdates twice a year.

From BBC

Elin Strong, a writer based in Southern California, first spotted one on the arm of a “very chic” stylist friend at a playdate.

From The Wall Street Journal

Marissa doesn’t double-check the number that informed her that Milo was having a playdate with Jenny’s son.

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