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
1
Time set aside for play or fun rather than work.
"After chores, the kids get an hour of playtime."
2
A break during the school day when children play outside.
"The kids raced out to the yard as soon as playtime started."
"The school bell rings to mark the end of playtime."
How to use playtime
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTime reserved for play, whether at school or at home.
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Word forms
- Plural
- playtimes
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Etymology
From play + time.
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Rhymes for playtime
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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.
