Playmate
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpleɪˌmeɪt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Playmate is a noun meaning A companion for someone (especially a child) to play with.
Meaning
A companion for someone (especially a child) to play with.
More Meanings
- (euphemistic) A person's lover.
Example Sentences
An indulgent playmate, Grannie would lay aside the long scratchy-looking letter she was writing (heavily crossed ‘to save notepaper’) and enter into the delightful pastime of ‘a chicken from Mr Whiteley's’.
Word Forms
- playmates
Synonyms for playmate
Depending on context, synonyms include playfellow.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include playfellow, girlfriend, friend, buddy, fellow, comrade.
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