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