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playdates

  • plural
    of playdate.
    playdate
    noun
    an appointment made by parents or caregivers from different families to have their young children play together.

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He was sick almost every other week and missed birthday parties, playdates and holidays.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 25, 2026

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

From BBC ● Jan. 8, 2026

Parents can also look for playgroups, book clubs, recreational sports leagues or initiate talking to parents about scheduling playdates with their little ones' friends from childcare.

From Science Daily ● Apr. 24, 2024

She’s also hosting playdates to avoid going to water parks.

From Washington Times ● Jul. 27, 2023

When we were little, we used to have playdates all the time, but then Christopher moved to Bridgeport in Connecticut.

From "Wonder" by R. J. Palacio

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