playtime

noun — 4 senses

playtime

noun

/ˈpleɪtaɪm/

Etymology From play + time.

1

Time for play or diversion.

2

Australia, UK A time when children can play outside during the school day.

  • The school bell rings to mark the end of playtime.
3

Figuratively A duration of time when one is not as serious or committed as one could be, especially in a conflict of sorts.

  • I thought I could go easy on you and win, but I suppose playtime is over.
4

The duration of a recording.

  • The longest track on the album has a playtime of eight minutes.

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