ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Playtime

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈpleɪtaɪm/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Playtime is a noun meaning (countable, uncountable) Time for play or diversion.

Meaning

(countable, uncountable) Time for play or diversion.

More Meanings

  1. (UK, Australia, countable, uncountable) A time when children can play outside during the school day.
  2. (figurative, uncountable) A duration of time when one is not as serious or committed as one could be, especially in a conflict of sorts.
  3. The duration of a recording.

Example Sentences

The school bell rings to mark the end of playtime.
The longest track on the album has a playtime of eight minutes.
I thought I could go easy on you and win, but I suppose playtime is over.

Word Forms

Synonyms for playtime

Depending on context, synonyms include recess, breaktime, break, playday.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include playday, recreation, play, leisure, recess, rec.

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