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playday

playday

1 1.9
A special day for fun and games at school or with friends
  • noun
  • /ˈpleɪˌdeɪ/
translation icon : día de juegos
  • The children were excited for their annual playday, filled with games and outdoor activities.

Examples

  • Well, Mama took me to the vet's office for a playday with my friends—or at least that's what I thought.

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  • Every summer, our neighborhood organizes a playday where kids can enjoy various fun activities together.

  • During the playday, students from different classes participated in races and team games.

Synonyms

playtime
vsplayday
26 1.0

A time when children play and have fun

is a full day or longer period set aside instead of a short slot
day out
vsplayday
  • UK
21 1.8

A trip for fun that lasts one day

is focused on setting time aside for play rather than travelling away
playdate
vsplayday
15 1.7

A planned time when children meet to play, usually arranged by parents

is broader covering any day set aside for recreation not only arranged child meetings
field day
vsplayday
  • US
1 1.9

A day with outdoor games and activities for a school or community

is any day set aside for play and need not be outdoor or organized

How Recreational

vacation
  • US
1.0
holiday
458 1.0
playday
1 1.9
half-holiday
  • UK
1 4.1
workday
32 1.0

Surface Forms

playday singular
playdays plural

Morphology

playday = play + day (transparent) = play + day

Meaning is a straightforward compound 'play' + 'day' — a day for play, easily inferred by learners.

Etymology

Playday is made from play ('fun or games') and day ('one day'), so it means a 'day' set aside for 'play' or a break from work. Think of it as a small 'holiday' just for games.