playgroup

noun

play·​group ˈplā-ˌgrüp How to pronounce playgroup (audio)
: an informal gathering of preschool children organized for the purpose of play and companionship

Examples of playgroup in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Inside the Arnos Arms pub, Princess Kate chatted with dads and kids about the online community and meetup group that supports parents — and even joined a music playgroup session! Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 1 Nov. 2023 The playgroup is free and open to any family with children ages 0-3 with or without disabilities. Sam Boyer, cleveland, 25 Aug. 2023 In the meantime, Amy supports her family — George (Joseph Lee), her woo-woo artist husband, and Junie (Remy Holt), her anxiety-prone daughter — paying for everything from their beautiful Calabasas house to the organic gardening playgroups George wants Junie to attend. Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 3 Apr. 2023 In the show, Peppa, her family and her playgroup go on adventures big (a trip to Hollywood) and small (a visit to the science museum), and while there may be mishaps, the Pig family always puts a positive spin on everything. Marisa Lascala, Good Housekeeping, 27 Mar. 2023 When the playgroup’s children were ready for elementary school, the parents lobbied the department of education for Manx language classes. Megan Specia, New York Times, 24 Nov. 2022 Gray and co-founder John Carson first met at Mothers and More, a playgroup for young children. Cam Kerry, BostonGlobe.com, 19 Sep. 2022 My kids have got their school friends and their playgroup friends. Julie Beck, The Atlantic, 25 Feb. 2022 Located in the Strongsville Recreation Center, Miss Katie’s offers fun, organized and educational playgroup classes and events for preschoolers ages six months through six years old. Shirley MacFarland, cleveland, 10 Dec. 2021

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Word History

First Known Use

1909, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of playgroup was in 1909

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“Playgroup.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/playgroup. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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