Definition

A planned time for children to play together, usually at one child's home.

Example

We have a playdate with Sarah and her son this Saturday.

Conversation

Are you free for a playdate this weekend?

Sure! That sounds like a lot of fun.

Great! We can set it up at our house.

Perfect, the kids will love it!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Playdate → The word is formed from "play" (from Old English *plegian*, meaning to engage in activity for enjoyment) and "date" (from Old French *date*, meaning a specified time). A playdate refers to a scheduled time for children to engage in play together.

Memory Tip

Think of 'play' as engaging in enjoyable activities and 'date' as a specific time — a playdate is simply a scheduled time for fun activities.

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