playtime

English

Etymology

play +‎ time

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈpleɪtaɪm/
  • Audio (Southern England)(file)
  • Rhymes: -eɪtaɪm

Noun

playtime (countable and uncountable, plural playtimes)

  1. Time for play or diversion.
  2. (UK, Australia) A time when children can play outside during the school day.
    The school bell rings to mark the end of playtime.
    Synonyms: (US) recess, breaktime, break
  3. A duration of time when one is not as serious or committed as one could be, especially in a conflict of sorts.
    I thought I could go easy on you and win, but I suppose playtime is over.
  4. The duration of a recording.
    The longest track on the album has a playtime of eight minutes.
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