playroom

noun

play·​room ˈplā-ˌrüm How to pronounce playroom (audio)
-ˌru̇m
: a room equipped for children to play in

Examples of playroom in a Sentence

Their basement has a playroom.
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Add this modern piece to a playroom that could use a little more organization, or put it to work in the living room as a media console. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 July 2025 The fragmented nature of global regulation means that toys banned in one country for privacy violations can still find their way into American playrooms. Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025 The finished lower level adds flexibility with a playroom and bath, and direct yard access. Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 5 June 2025 The main house features five bedrooms, including the primary suite, plus a staff room currently used as a children’s playroom. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for playroom

Word History

First Known Use

1819, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of playroom was in 1819

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“Playroom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/playroom. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.

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