Pronunciation: /pleɪ.meɪt/

Definitions of playmate

noun a person who is a companion in play or recreation

Example Sentences

A1 My little sister has a new playmate at school.

A2 During recess, the children were looking for a playmate to join their game.

B1 Growing up, I always had a loyal playmate in my older brother.

B2 As a child, I cherished the memories of playing with my favorite playmate in the neighborhood.

C1 The bond between childhood playmates can last a lifetime.

C2 Having a reliable playmate can make a significant impact on one's social development.

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Example Sentences

A1 Children like to playmate with their friends at the park.

A2 The puppy playmated with the other dogs in the park.

B1 She enjoys playmating with her colleagues during lunch breaks.

B2 The team members often playmate after work to build camaraderie.

C1 The actors playmated on stage effortlessly, showcasing their chemistry.

C2 The musicians playmated beautifully, creating a mesmerizing performance.

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Example Sentences

A1 My little sister has a new playmate from school.

A2 The children were excited to have a playmate for their game.

B1 She found a playmate in her new neighbor who shared her love for board games.

B2 The dog was happy to have a playmate to run and play with in the park.

C1 The author reminisced about his childhood playmate who inspired his love for storytelling.

C2 As a renowned artist, she often collaborated with her playmate from art school on creative projects.

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Example Sentences

A1 I like to play with my playmate at the park.

A2 She is my best friend and playmate, we do everything together.

B1 Having a playmate can help children learn important social skills.

B2 As a child, my playmate and I would spend hours exploring the woods near our house.

C1 The siblings were not only playmates but also partners in their business venture.

C2 Growing up, my playmate and I shared a deep bond that has lasted into adulthood.

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Example Sentences

A1 My playmate and I like to play hide and seek.

A2 I met my playmate at the park and we became friends.

B1 My playmate and I have been playing soccer together for years.

B2 She is my best playmate and we always have a great time together.

C1 As my playmate, she always knows how to make me laugh and cheer me up.

C2 My playmate and I have a strong bond that has lasted through the years.

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Example Sentences

A1 I like to play with my playmate at the park.

A2 She is my best friend and playmate in school.

B1 Having a playmate can help children develop social skills.

B2 As a child, my playmate and I used to explore the woods together.

C1 Growing up, my playmate became my lifelong companion.

C2 The bond between twins often makes them the perfect playmates for each other.

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Example Sentences

A1 I have a new playmate at school.

A2 My sister is my playmate when we go to the park.

B1 The children were excited to have a new playmate join their group.

B2 She became fast friends with her new playmate during the summer camp.

C1 The siblings enjoyed their time together as playmates growing up.

C2 As playmates, they shared many adventures and memories that would last a lifetime.

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Example Sentences

A1 Playmate! Let's go play outside!

A2 Hey playmate, do you want to join us for a game of tag?

B1 Playmate, would you like to come over for a playdate with my kids?

B2 I haven't seen you in ages, playmate! Let's catch up over a game of chess.

C1 Ah, playmate, it's always a pleasure to have you around for our weekly poker night.

C2 Playmate, your skills on the tennis court are unmatched. I always enjoy our matches together.

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Example Sentences

A1 My little sister is my favorite playmate.

A2 When I was a child, I used to have a playmate who lived next door.

B1 Having a playmate can help children develop social skills and learn to share.

B2 As we grew older, my childhood playmate and I drifted apart.

C1 The children at the daycare center were paired up with a playmate for the day.

C2 She reminisced about her childhood playmate and the adventures they had together.

Examples of playmate in a Sentence

formal The children were happily engaged in a game of tag with their playmates at the park.

informal My little sister's best friend is her playmate from school.

slang I'm meeting up with my playmate for some fun at the arcade.

figurative Nature can be a great playmate if you enjoy spending time outdoors.

Grammatical Forms of playmate

past tense

played

plural

playmates

comparative

more playful

superlative

most playful

present tense

plays

future tense

will play

perfect tense

has played

continuous tense

is playing

singular

playmate

positive degree

playmate

infinitive

to play

gerund

playing

participle

played

Origin and Evolution of playmate

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'playmate' originated from the Middle English term 'plei-felow' which meant a companion for play or recreation.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'playmate' has evolved to refer to a friend or companion with whom one engages in playful activities or games.