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playtime

n.
B1 Intermediate UK //plˈeɪtaɪm// play·time

n. the time you spend playing a game or having fun. It is often used when talking about children or when you have a short break to relax.

n. a period of time spent in recreational activity or leisure. Often used in the context of children's development or as a brief interval between more serious tasks.


SIMPLE

The children have plenty of playtime after school.

CONTEXTUAL

After finishing the report, I took a short playtime to clear my head and relax.

COMPLEX

The curriculum is designed to balance rigorous academic study with ample playtime, ensuring that young learners develop both cognitive skills and social-emotional resilience.

Synonyms
Origin

From play + time.

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