# playmate

/ˈpɫeɪˌmeɪt/ (US) · /plˈeɪmeɪt/ (UK) · CEFR B1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/playmate
Updated: 2026-05-25

## Definition

a child that you play with. It is a funny or slightly old-fashioned word for a friend you have fun with.

For teachers: a child with whom one plays. Often carries a humorous or slightly archaic tone in modern usage.

## Examples

- The two boys became playmates at the park.
- After school, she would often meet her best playmate at the local playground to share snacks.
- The children's playmate was a local boy who had recently moved into the neighborhood, bringing with him a collection of rare wooden toys.

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