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Definition of playtime

playtime

/ˈpleɪˌtaɪm/
play · time
Plural:playtimes
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playtime Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A period of time allocated for recreation, games, or amusement, especially a scheduled break for children at school.

Example

"The children ran eagerly into the schoolyard as soon as the bell rang for playtime."

2

The total duration of a recorded audio track, video, or time spent playing a video game.

Example

"The expansive role-playing game offers over eighty hours of playtime for dedicated players."

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• Rhymes for playtime

• Nearby Words

playsuit
plaything
playthrough
playtime
playwear
playwright
playwriting

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