Synonyms

playtime

American

[pley-tahym] / ˈpleɪˌtaɪm /

noun

time for play or recreation.

playtime British

/ ˈpleɪˌtaɪm /

noun

a time for play or recreation, esp the school break

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Etymology

Origin of playtime

First recorded in 1610–20; play + time

Example Sentences

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Experts recommend extra playtime to make sure pets keep active if they are spending less time outside.

From BBC • Jan. 2, 2026

In the meantime, Maxwell was moved to a cushy prison and given all kinds of perks, including puppy playtime.

From Slate • Nov. 20, 2025

When I gained access to Sora—currently available by invite only—I started out my playtime with random, crazy prompts: “Rick and Morty” in claymation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 10, 2025

It’s a magnification of childhood playtime, a puppet show in which the puppets have broken loose from the puppeteers.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 16, 2025

All that playtime still hadn’t gotten him recruited to Trinity College, so he was gracing the Granger School with another year of his presence and his parties.

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan

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