playmate
noun
a companion, especially of a child, in play or recreation.
playmates
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pluralof playmate.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The childhoods so many Americans grew up with—holidays packed with relatives, built-in playmates, bustling Friday night dinners—are quietly disappearing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 8, 2025
This time, in late September, the rabbit was still there, but it had no playmates.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 3, 2025
A brown bear who underwent pioneering, life-saving brain surgery in October has rejoined his playmates after more than a year apart.
From BBC ● May 15, 2025
"But when they're doing that, they are also limiting the ability of their young ones to play with others, and the moms become the primary playmates," said Sabbi.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 14, 2024
But I never deluded myself as to the real nature of my playmates.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
