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 The tennis court can also be used for pickleball; there’s a cedar jungle gym for the kids; and seafarers will appreciate the home’s 115-foot private deep-water dock that’s nicely stocked with paddle boards and kayaks. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 28 Feb. 2024 Baseball diamonds, tennis courts and a jungle gym kept a sports enthusiast busy from dawn to dusk. Allen Lockshin, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024 On Wednesday, the actress — known for her roles on Law & Order and Rizzoli & Isles — shared an Instagram video of herself attempting to apply mascara while her pet squirrel, Thomas, treats her like a jungle gym. Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 7 Dec. 2023 Above him in the family tree are his great-uncle Sebastian Hinton, the inventor of the jungle gym, and his cousin Joan Hinton, who worked as a physicist on the Manhattan Project. Joshua Rothman, The New Yorker, 13 Nov. 2023 Over the years, the birds have become something of an attraction for the small park about a block from the waterfront at Thames and S. Wolfe streets, alongside its bustling jungle gym and pavilion. Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun, 5 Sep. 2023 While everyone was waiting in cars to depart, several children came over and were delighted to use the safari vehicles like jungle gyms. Jada Yuan, Washington Post, 24 Feb. 2023 Just look for it near the Bayway Cadillac Southwest Kiddie Corral (the playground area, with jungle gym equipment and slides) in the outfield area. Vicki Salemi, Chron, 16 Apr. 2023 These tents look a lot like the dome jungle gyms on playgrounds and are often utilized for extreme weather conditions that can be found when mountaineering. Meg Carney, Field & Stream, 27 Sep. 2023

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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

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Cite this Entry

“Jungle gym.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jungle%20gym. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.

Kids Definition

jungle gym

noun
: a structure of upright and crosswise bars for use by children at play
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