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playtime

[pley-tahym] / ˈpleɪˌtaɪm /
NOUN
recreation
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STRONG


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“Toy Story,” at the very least, saw this same everyday world through a new lens, asking children to wonder what it would be like if their toys had entirely separate lives outside of playtime.

From Salon Jun. 6, 2026

"Elsie made going into work a true joy, in fact, it was more like playtime, and our time together, something to truly treasure."

From BBC Apr. 22, 2026

In the meantime, Maxwell was moved to a cushy prison and given all kinds of perks, including puppy playtime.

From Slate Nov. 20, 2025

Perhaps because I associate purple with funky creativity, ChatGPT feels more like playtime now that my text bubbles show up in purple rather than dull office gray.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 31, 2025

It’s a reminder that theater is the original visual medium, elaborate playtime with costumes, makeup, and scenery—an exercise in tricking an audience, as much as possible, into believing that what they are seeing is real.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove

PLN’s programs span generations and include toddler parent-child playtimes, summer academic and cultural enrichment for children through ninth grade, parent leadership training and teen services that range from career exploration to game nights.

From Seattle Times Mar. 13, 2023

He is wearing out his beloved Chihuahua, Gracie, with extended playtimes.

From New York Times Aug. 18, 2021

The BFI venue benefited from multiple playtimes each day, as opposed to just 38 showings over 28 days for Secret Cinema, although premium prices for the latter, reflecting the ambitious production values, boosted its takings.

From The Guardian Jul. 3, 2012

What he set down upon the page was but a less free and rich version of the things that came from his living mouth in our heedless playtimes.

From Hawthorne and His Circle by Hawthorne, Julian

His only real playtimes are the festas, when for some hours he indulges in revelry—if, indeed, it be worthy of such a title.

From Spanish Life in Town and Country by Dawson, William Harbutt




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