English · Daily Life
play date
/ˈpleɪ deɪt/
[/ˈpleɪ deɪt/]
arranged child meetup
Intermediatenoun
Definition
An arranged occasion when children get together to play.
Example
They set up a play date so the two toddlers could share toys and burn off energy.
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.