playmate
word
Definition
A playmate is a child or friend that you play with, especially when you are young.
Usage & Nuances
Most often used for children or in a nostalgic/adult-child context. It always refers to someone you play or played with, not to formal friends or teammates. Common collocation: 'childhood playmate.'
Spanish: compañero de juegos - amigo de juegosPortuguese (BR): companheiro de brincadeirasPortuguese (PT): companheiro de brincadeirasChinese (Simplified): 玩伴Chinese (Traditional): 玩伴Hindi: खेलने का साथीArabic: رفيق اللعبBengali: সহ-খেলোয়াড় - খেলার সঙ্গীRussian: приятель по играм - товарищ по играмJapanese: 遊び仲間Vietnamese: bạn chơi - bạn cùng chơiKorean: 놀 친구 - 놀이 친구Turkish: oyun arkadaşıUrdu: ساتھی کھلاڑی - کھیل کا ساتھیIndonesian: teman bermain
Example Sentences
She found a new playmate at school.
basic
Tom is my best playmate.
basic
The children laughed with their playmate in the park.
basic
Growing up, Lily and her neighbor were inseparable playmates.
natural
It’s always easier to make friends when you have a playmate nearby.
natural
After moving away, he missed his old playmates the most.
natural