jungle gym

noun

: a structure of vertical and horizontal bars for use by children at play

Examples of jungle gym in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
The 70,000-square-foot Slick City Action Park offers a variety of indoor slides, jungle gyms, and semi-bouncy floor air courts in Woodbridge, Virginia. Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 23 June 2026 Her older brother, 9-year-old Charlie, climbs across the nearby jungle gym at a Prairie Village playground as her younger brother, 3-year-old Will, scrapes a stick through the mulch. Anna Spoerre, Kansas City Star, 18 June 2026 There are hidden pathways, jungle gyms, koi ponds and lounging spaces that reveal themselves gradually over the course of your stay. Arion McNicoll, TheWeek, 15 June 2026 Think of it as an adult jungle gym that doubles as a pergola—albeit one that expects something of you. Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 23 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for jungle gym

Word History

Etymology

from Junglegym, a trademark

First Known Use

1923, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of jungle gym was in 1923

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Jungle gym.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jungle%20gym. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.

Kids Definition

jungle gym

noun
: a structure of upright and crosswise bars for use by children at play
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster