play dates
Arranged childhood hangouts
Play dates are scheduled times for children to socialize, typically arranged by parents.
The term emerged as childhood became more structured and supervised, replacing the spontaneous neighborhood play of earlier generations.
We have a play date with the Hendersons on Saturday.
Sometimes used humorously for adult social plans: Let's set up a play date—I'll bring wine.
- toysObjects for amusement
- childrenYoung human beings
- runMove swiftly on foot
- socializeInteract with others
- playdateScheduled time for children's socializing
playgroup · friends · games · supervised · sharing · jump · parks · interaction · invitations · companionship · host family · scheduling · tag · visit · snack · ball · appointments · drop off
- childhoodchildhood, baby, child, kid, toys
- toddlerstoddler, three-year-old, toddlerhood, terrible twos, first steps
- childhood friendshipbest friends, sharing, birthday parties, sleepovers, recess
- babycarebaby bottles, diapers, pacifiers, cribs, strollers
- parentinggentle parenting, child, mom, children, kids
- caregivingcaregiver, take care, nurture, look after, compassionate care