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playtime

[pley-tahym] / ˈpleɪˌtaɪm /
NOUN
recreation
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STRONG


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Scenes animated in hand-drawn style are designed to bring Bonnie’s imagination to life, recreating the vivid magic of designing entire stories and character arcs for toys during playtime.

From Salon Jun. 21, 2026

Experts recommend extra playtime to make sure pets keep active if they are spending less time outside.

From BBC Jan. 2, 2026

As AI becomes more intertwined in our work and personal lives, it’s also shaking up playtime.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 24, 2025

In the meantime, Maxwell was moved to a cushy prison and given all kinds of perks, including puppy playtime.

From Slate Nov. 20, 2025

I know Jeffrey must appreciate all of the playtime you spend with him, and I could tell when I talked to your mother that she was very proud of how responsible you have been.

From "Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie" by Jordan Sonnenblick

PLN’s programs span generations and include toddler parent-child playtimes, summer academic and cultural enrichment for children through ninth grade, parent leadership training and teen services that range from career exploration to game nights.

From Seattle Times Mar. 13, 2023

He is wearing out his beloved Chihuahua, Gracie, with extended playtimes.

From New York Times Aug. 18, 2021

The BFI venue benefited from multiple playtimes each day, as opposed to just 38 showings over 28 days for Secret Cinema, although premium prices for the latter, reflecting the ambitious production values, boosted its takings.

From The Guardian Jul. 3, 2012

I'll tell you what, Lloyd, let's come up here once a year after this, just to keep tryst with our old playtimes.

From The Little Colonel's Christmas Vacation by Barry, Etheldred B. (Etheldred Breeze)

Later, together, they explored the world of music, literature, science, and art, spending the long summer playtimes, still together, traveling in both well-known and little-known lands.

From The Road to Understanding by Porter, Eleanor H. (Eleanor Hodgman)




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