noun

playdate

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Playdate (noun) means a pre-arranged visit where one child goes to another's home to play, usually set up by the parents. Example: “We scheduled a playdate for Saturday so the boys could play with their new Lego set.”

noun

A pre-arranged visit where one child goes to another's home to play, usually set up by the parents.

"We scheduled a playdate for Saturday so the boys could play with their new Lego set."

"Her calendar was full of playdates during the summer holidays."

The release date on which a film opens in cinemas.

"The studio pushed the playdate back by two weeks."

How to use playdate

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA get-together arranged for kids to play, usually organised by the parents rather than the children themselves.

Common pairings

schedule a playdate arrange a playdate

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Word forms

Plural: playdates

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Etymology

Simply play + date — a date set aside for playing.

Rhymes for playdate

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Frequently asked questions

What does “playdate” mean?

The word “playdate” means a pre-arranged visit where one child goes to another's home to play, usually set up by the parents. In plain terms, a get-together arranged for kids to play, usually organised by the parents rather than the children themselves.

How do you pronounce “playdate”?

“Playdate” is pronounced PLAY-dayt (/ˈpleɪˌdeɪt/ in IPA).

How do you use “playdate” in a sentence?

Here is “playdate” used in a sentence: “We scheduled a playdate for Saturday so the boys could play with their new Lego set.”

What part of speech is “playdate”?

“Playdate” is a noun.

How many meanings does “playdate” have?

“Playdate” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a pre-arranged visit where one child goes to another's home to play, usually set up by the parents.