PLAYMATE

playmate, playfellow

(noun) a companion at play

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

playmate (plural playmates)

A companion for someone (especially a child) to play with.

A female who has appeared as the centerfold in Playboy magazine.

(euphemism) A person's lover.

Synonyms

• (companion for playing): playfellow

Anagrams

• metaplay, teamplay

Source: Wiktionary


Play"mate`, n.

Definition: A companion in diversions; a playfellow.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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