play date — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

play date (/ˈpleɪ deɪt/)

noun  ·  Intermediate  ·  Daily Life

🔊 /ˈpleɪ deɪt/

Meaning

Meaning: arranged child meetup

An arranged occasion when children get together to play.

Examples

🗣 They set up a play date so the two toddlers could share toys and burn off energy.

Etymology

Combines ‘play’ (Old English ‘plegian’) with ‘date’ (an arranged time).

How & Where It’s Used

A modern term for a parent-arranged social meeting between children.

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Tags: family, leisure

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