Playtime: meaning, definitions and examples

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playtime

 

[ หˆpleษชหŒtaษชm ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

children's activity

Time spent playing, especially by children. It is a period of recreational activity or amusement.

Synonyms

fun time, leisure time, recreation.

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Word Description / Examples
playtime

Used primarily for children to describe a period when they are allowed to play, typically outside of structured activity like school.

  • The children can't wait for playtime at the park.
  • Playtime at the kindergarten is from 10 to 11 in the morning.
recreation

Describes activities people do for enjoyment when they are not working, often more formal than 'fun time' or 'playtime'.

  • Swimming is her favorite form of recreation.
  • The park offers various recreational activities.
fun time

Generally informal, used to describe a period when someone is engaging in activities they find enjoyable.

  • We had a fun time at the amusement park.
  • Friday nights are fun time for our family; we usually play games.
leisure time

Describes free time away from responsibilities like work or chores, often used for relaxing or hobbies.

  • During my leisure time, I like to read books.
  • She enjoys gardening in her leisure time.

Examples of usage

  • Children need playtime to develop social skills.
  • After school, the children enjoy their free playtime at the park.
  • Playtime is essential for the overall development of a child.
Context #2 | Noun

video games

The amount of time spent playing video games, often used in the context of gaming.

Synonyms

gameplay duration, gaming time.

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playtime

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gaming time

Used to describe the time allocated or spent on playing video games in general. It can refer to both scheduled and actual time spent gaming.

  • He usually sets aside two hours of gaming time each evening.
  • Her gaming time has increased significantly during the holidays.
gameplay duration

Specifically refers to the amount of time spent playing a video game, often mentioned in reviews or game descriptions.

  • The gameplay duration of this RPG is around 40 hours.
  • Reviewers praised the game's 10-hour gameplay duration.

Examples of usage

  • He spends most of his free time on playtime, indulging in his favorite video games.
  • Excessive playtime can have negative effects on a person's health.

Translations

Translations of the word "playtime" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tempo de brincar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค–เฅ‡เคฒเคจเฅ‡ เค•เคพ เคธเคฎเคฏ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Spielzeit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ waktu bermain

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‡ะฐั ะดะปั ะณั€ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ czas zabawy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้Šใณๆ™‚้–“ (asobi jikan)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท temps de jeu

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tiempo de juego

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท oyun zamanฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋†€์ด ์‹œ๊ฐ„ (nori sigan)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูˆู‚ุช ุงู„ู„ุนุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ฤas na hranรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ฤas na hranie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็Žฉ่€ๆ—ถ้—ด (wรกnshuวŽ shรญjiฤn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ฤas za igro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ leiktรญmi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพะนั‹ะฝ ัƒะฐา›ั‹ั‚ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ—แƒแƒ›แƒแƒจแƒ˜แƒก แƒ“แƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ oyun vaxtฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tiempo de juego

Etymology

The term 'playtime' originated from the combination of 'play' and 'time', emphasizing the importance of recreational activities in one's schedule. It has been commonly used to refer to the time allocated for play, especially in the context of children's activities and video gaming. With the rise of digital entertainment, the concept of playtime has evolved to include various forms of leisure activities, contributing to both entertainment and cognitive development.

See also: downplay, interplay, misplay, outplay, outplayed, overplay, play, playback, playboy, player, players, playful, playfully, playfulness, playground, playhouse, playing, playlist, playoff, plays, plaything, playwright, playwrights, teleplay.