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playtime

[pley-tahym] / ˈpleɪˌtaɪm /
NOUN
recreation
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STRONG


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She'll wake me up in the morning to play before she goes to school and, as soon as I pick her up from school, it's playtime.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 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

Whether at home or at school, outdoor playtime is reduced significantly to avoid the harsh sun, according to the survey.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 8, 2025

With all the visitors engaged in playtime pursuits, however, Apples to Apples is the only game left on the shelf, and Mackenzie grabs it, not knowing the sordid history.

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman




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