play time

Kids' free period

Play time is a period set aside for unstructured activity, especially for children.

In schools, play time refers to recess—the break between lessons when kids can run around: The children rushed outside for play time.

For adults, it can mean leisure or recreation: After work, it's play time.

Also spelled as one word: playtime.

Related
  • recessPause in activity
  • funAmusement or pleasure
  • gamesOrganized competitive activities
  • childhoodLife's earliest phase
  • toysObjects for amusement

make believe · laughter · break · frolic · sandbox · swing · imagination · outdoor · giggle · romping · leisure · afternoon · joy · carefree · running · pretend · dress up · tea party

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Opposites
activity type

play timenap time

Scheduled midday slumber

work · class time · labor · quiet time · work hours

effort and engagement

play timecrunch time

High-pressure final stretch

grind · drudgery · toil · overtime · hard labor

seriousness

play timegame time

Scheduled contest start

crunch time · the real thing · down to business

Family

playtime

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G