playtime

Example Sentences

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For many children, screen time eats into playtime.

From Salon • Jun. 21, 2026

California made recess the law beginning in the 2023-24 school year, requiring at least 30 minutes of playtime daily for K-6 students and banning teachers and staff from taking it away as punishment.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026

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

From BBC • Jan. 2, 2026

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

From Slate • Nov. 20, 2025

With all the visitors engaged in playtime pursuits, however, Apples to Apples is the only game left on the shelf, and Mackenzie grabs it, not knowing the sordid history.

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman