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Definition of playmate

playmate

/ˈpleɪ.meɪt/
play · mate
Plural:playmates
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• noun

1

A friend or companion with whom someone, especially a child or young animal, plays and engages in recreational activities.

Example

"The young puppy quickly became a favorite playmate for the neighborhood children."

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• Rhymes for playmate

• Nearby Words

playlist
playmaker
playmaking
playmate
playoff
playpen
playroom

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 17th century as an English compound combining 'play' (from Old English 'plega', meaning game or recreation) and 'mate' (from Middle Low German 'mate', meaning companion or messmate).

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