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playfellow

/ˈpleɪˌfɛloʊ/
play · fel · low
Plural:playfellows
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playfellow Lexical Profile

playfellow Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A companion in games or recreation, especially in childhood; a playmate.

Example

"The young prince had few friends his own age, making the gardener's son his most cherished playfellow."

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Word Nuance & Usage

"Playfellow" is now somewhat dated or literary; in contemporary everyday English, "playmate" is strongly preferred.

• Nearby Words

playday
playdough
player
playfellow
playfield
playful
playfully

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in late Middle English as a compound of "play" (from Old English plegan, meaning "to exercise" or "frolic") and "fellow" (from Old Norse félagi, meaning "partner" or "comrade").

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Playfellow. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/playfellow
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