Playtime

//ˈpleɪtaɪm// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Time for play or diversion. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    time for play or diversion wordnet
  3. 3
    A time when children can play outside during the school day. Australia, UK, countable, uncountable

    "The school bell rings to mark the end of playtime."

  4. 4
    A duration of time when one is not as serious or committed as one could be, especially in a conflict of sorts. figuratively, uncountable

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

  5. 5
    The duration of a recording. countable, uncountable

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

Synonyms

All synonyms
breakbreaktimeplaydayrecessrecess

Example

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"Don't forget to give the rabbit some playtime and exercise."

Etymology

From play + time.

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