playmate
pronunciation
How to pronounce playmate in British English:
UK [ˈpleɪmeɪt]
How to pronounce playmate in American English:
US [ˈpleɪmeɪt]
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- Noun:
- a companion at play
Word Origin
- playmate (n.)
- 1640s, "companion, playfellow," from play (v.) + mate (n.). The sexual sense is from 1954 and the launch of "Playboy" magazine.
Example
- 1. Harris was the playboy playmate of the month for december 2009 .
- 2. And the 37-inch high horse is more than happy to help her playmate .
- 3. She moved in to the mansion after a few weeks and became playboy 's playmate of the month in december 2009 .
- 4. But with a playmate we can construct a world so compelling that all our thoughts are given to its creation and maintenance .
- 5. For five full years now I 've been her sage and santa claus and pal and playmate and father and friend .