playtime
word
Definition
The time set aside for playing, especially for children at school or during the day.
Usage & Nuances
'Playtime' is common in schools (meaning 'recess'), and can also refer to any free time for fun activities. Mostly used for children, but occasionally for adults informally. Not the same as 'game time' (which can mean the start of a match).
Spanish: hora de jugar - recreoPortuguese (BR): hora de brincar - recreioPortuguese (PT): hora de brincar - recreioChinese (Simplified): 游戏时间 - 休息时间（学校）Chinese (Traditional): 遊戲時間 - 休息時間（學校）Hindi: खेलने का समय - अवकाश (स्कूल)Arabic: وقت اللعب - فترة الاستراحة (المدرسة)Bengali: খেলার সময়Russian: перемена - время для игрJapanese: 遊び時間 - プレイタイムVietnamese: giờ chơiKorean: 놀이 시간Turkish: teneffüs - oyun zamanıUrdu: کھیلنے کا وقتIndonesian: waktu bermain
Example Sentences
It's playtime at school, and the children go outside.
basic
We have playtime after lunch every day.
basic
During playtime, the students play games and talk.
basic
My son looks forward to playtime more than any other part of school.
natural
Can we have some playtime before bedtime?
natural
With all this homework, there's barely any playtime left.
natural