noun

playtime

PLAY-tym

Playtime (noun) means Time set aside for play or fun rather than work. Example: “After chores, the kids get an hour of playtime.”

noun

Time set aside for play or fun rather than work.

"After chores, the kids get an hour of playtime."

A break during the school day when children play outside.

"The kids raced out to the yard as soon as playtime started."

How to use playtime

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTime reserved for play, whether at school or at home.

playtimes plural

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After chores, the kids get an hour of _____.

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What does “playtime” mean?

The word “playtime” means time set aside for play or fun rather than work. In plain terms, time reserved for play, whether at school or at home.

How do you pronounce “playtime”?

“Playtime” is pronounced PLAY-tym (/ˈpleɪtaɪm/ in IPA).

How do you use “playtime” in a sentence?

Here is “playtime” used in a sentence: “After chores, the kids get an hour of playtime.”

What part of speech is “playtime”?

“Playtime” is a noun.

How many meanings does “playtime” have?

“Playtime” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: time set aside for play or fun rather than work.

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