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playtime Meaning & Definition

/ˈpleɪtaɪm/

What Does Playtime Mean?

As a noun, playtime means Time for play or diversion. It can also mean A time when children can play outside during the school day.

Quick Facts About Playtime

Part of speechnoun
Pronunciation/ˈpleɪtaɪm/
Synonymsplayday
Pluralplaytimes

Playtime Definition (Noun)

  1. Time for play or diversion.
  2. A time when children can play outside during the school day.

    The school bell rings to mark the end of playtime.

  3. A duration of time when one is not as serious or committed as one could be, especially in a conflict of sorts.

    I thought I could go easy on you and win, but I suppose playtime is over.

  4. The duration of a recording.

    The longest track on the album has a playtime of eight minutes.

Synonyms of Playtime

Playtime synonyms and antonyms →

Playtime in a Sentence

The school bell rings to mark the end of playtime.

I thought I could go easy on you and win, but I suppose playtime is over.

The longest track on the album has a playtime of eight minutes.

Word Forms & Grammar

playtime (countable and uncountable, plural playtimes)

Words That Rhyme With Playtime

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Origin of Playtime

From play +‎ time.

Frequently Asked Questions About Playtime

What part of speech is playtime?

Playtime is a noun.

What is another word for playtime?

Words with a similar meaning to playtime include playday. See the full list of playtime synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of playtime?

The plural of playtime is playtimes.

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