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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His playmates have nicknamed him “petit éclair” for his soft heart, which they mistake for weakness.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 20, 2026
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
Many of those who came settled in our neighbourhood and, as a result, before long my playmates included boys from various tribal reserves.
From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane
