playtime

ˈpleɪ.taɪm

Definition

Definition of playtime - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

recreationperiod designated for play or recreation

During playtime, the children ran around the playground enthusiastically..

leisure time

recess

education

school break when children play outside

During playtime, the playground is full of laughter.

break

interval

recess

mediaduration of a recording or performance

The movie's playtime is two hours.

duration

length

Add a suggestion |

Feedback:

Origin of playtime

English, play (activity) + time (period)

Terms with playtime included in their meaning

💡 A powerful way to uncover related words, idioms, and expressions linked by the same idea — and explore meaning beyond exact word matches.

long-play

adj.

music

describing records with extended playtime

floortime

therapy

therapeutic playtime for autistic children to develop skills

long-playing

adj.

music

related to a vinyl record with extended playtime

playfellow

playtime

companion during playtime activities

Examples of playtime in a sentence

The bell rang, signaling the end of playtime.
Teachers supervise the children during playtime.
Playtime is the kids' favorite part of the school day.
The album's playtime is just over 45 minutes.
The playtime of the concert was extended due to encores.

View all translations of playtime

✨Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.

French:récréation, durée, ...
German:Spielzeit, Pausenzeit, ...
Italian:tempo di gioco, ricreazione, ...
Spanish:hora de recreo, recreo, ...
Portuguese:tempo de recreio, recreio, ...
Chinese:游戏时间, 课间休息, ...
Japanese:遊び時間, 休み時間, ...
Arabic:وَقْت اللَّعِب, اسْتِرَاحَة اللَّعِب, ...
Hebrew:שְׁעַת מִשְׂחָק, הַפְסָקָה, ...
Russian:время для игр, перемена, ...
Ukrainian:час для гри, час для ігор, ...
Hindi:खेलने का समय, खेल अवकाश, ...
Bengali:খেলার সময়, প্লেটাইম, ...
Catalan:temps de joc, hora del pati, ...
Czech:doba na hraní, velká přestávka, ...
Danish:legetid, legepause, ...
Dutch:speeltijd, speelduur, ...
Greek:ώρα παιχνιδιού, διάλειμμα, ...
Hungarian:játékidő, udvari szünet, ...
Khmer:ពេលលេង, ម៉ោងលេង, ...
Korean:놀이 시간, 쉬는 시간, ...
Persian:زمان بازی, زنگ تفریح, ...
Polish:czas zabawy, czas trwania, ...
Portuguese (BR):tempo de recreio, recreio, ...
Romanian:timp de joacă, recreație, ...
Swedish:lektime, rast, ...
Thai:เวลาเล่น, เวลาพักเล่น, ...
Turkish:oyun zamanı, teneffüs, ...
Vietnamese:giờ chơi, giờ giải lao, ...

Browse the dictionary entries starting with “p”:

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

100,000 expressions & idioms Understand any expression you come across: from corporate jargon like 💬 touch base or ↩️ circle back to everyday expressions such as 🌊 out of the blue or 🦆 lame duck, as well as idioms like 🍲 spill the beans and 🐎 hold your horses.

40,000 images When you search for a concrete noun or object, images help you grasp the meaning at a glance. Try searching for 🧵 puppytooth, 🎠 merry-go-round, ⚜️ fleur-de-lys, or 💤 bunk bed.

Informal language & slang Everyday conversations are packed with informal expressions and slang. Meanings are clearly tagged, so you'll always know when a word is casual. Look up hangry (😋 hungry + 😡 angry), 😎 rizz, 🕹️ noob, or 🔑 low-key.

Abbreviations & acronyms Quickly decode modern abbreviations and acronyms. Go from IDK to OMG in seconds and stay up to date with popular abbreviations such as 🐐 GOAT, 📜 tl;dr, 👀 POV, or 🖥️ AFK.

Regional usage (US / UK) Reverso highlights regional differences between American and British English. You’ll never have to wonder where a word is commonly used: try lift vs. elevator, courgette vs. zucchini, or popular British slang like dodgy or banter. What’s more, when you search for 'color', you’ll immediately see its British counterpart, 'colour'.

Get more than a simple definition

Translations for each meaning View translations alongside each meaning to see how a word is translated in each context. Simply toggle translations ON and choose among 25+ languages. You can also display the translation of definitions or examples into your native language to deepen your understanding.

Synonyms & related words by meaning View synonyms and related words for each meaning, not just for the word as a whole. This helps you choose the most accurate word for your context. Click the

icon to discover related terms: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, umbrella terms… Try with happening or hunch.

Multiple examples for every meaning Each meaning comes with three real-life examples to show you how the word is used in different contexts. Click the

icon next to the first example to see two additional options and learn to use new vocabulary naturally.

Go from understanding to mastery

Save words for later review Click the

icon to save words you want to revisit. You can also save a specific meaning by clicking on the

icon next to it. For example, you might want to save the word “table” as a verb, which means “to postpone”.

Practice with personalized flashcards Reverso automatically transforms your searches and saved words into personalized flashcards and quizzes, featuring high-quality audio and usage examples. This helps you transform terms you only recognize into words you actually use confidently.

Learn with Netflix, YouTube, and your favorite texts With Reverso Chrome extension, transform movies, TV shows, articles, or song lyrics into an interactive lesson. Look up words and expressions in one click on any website and learn with your favorite content.