playmate

[pley-meyt]

noun

1. a companion, especially of a child, in play or recreation.

2. Informal.,  a social companion or lover; girlfriend or boyfriend.

   He showed up at the nightclub with his new playmate.

playmate

/ ˈpleɪˌmeɪt /

noun

1. a friend or partner in play or recreation

   childhood playmates

Word History and Origins

Origin of playmate¹

First recorded in 1635–45; play + mate ¹

Example Sentences

This time, in late September, the rabbit was still there, but it had no playmates.

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This time, in late September, the rabbit was still there, but it had no playmates.

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A brown bear who underwent pioneering, life-saving brain surgery in October has rejoined his playmates after more than a year apart.

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And speaking of powerful unelected people, the name Elon Musk comes to mind, and Trump’s Oval Office playmate has his own beef with the Coastal Commission.

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The Times took a look at some of these twisty stories where lovers and friends seek soulmates and playmates in locales that stretch from 11th century Italy to an alternative future.

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