Playmate

usgb/ˈpleɪmeɪt/
noun

A friend that the person plays games or other activities with, especially connected with children.

He was my childhood playmate, we used to play in the park together every day.
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Often appears as...

  • childhood playmate
  • school playmate
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Child-centric

Primarily used for relationships between children or recalling childhood friendships.

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Most of my favorite memories with my playmate involve our imaginative games.
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Positive Emotion

Conveys a positive and friendly relationship with shared activities and enjoyment.

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Whenever I felt lonely, I could count on my neighborhood playmate to cheer me up.
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Not Romantic

Does not suggest a romantic relationship, but rather an innocent friendship.

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In elementary school, my playmate and I preferred adventure games over love stories.
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