playmate

Definition

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

Etymology

From play + mate. Compare earlier playfeer (“playmate”) of similar construction.

Example Sentences

• "An indulgent playmate, Grannie would lay aside the long scratchy-looking letter she was writing (heavily crossed ‘to save notepaper’) and enter into the delightful pastime of ‘a chicken from Mr Whiteley's’."