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.
Recent Examples on the Web The altercation continued in the children’s playroom. Shania Russell, EW.com, 26 Mar. 2024 The argument continued in the children’s playroom and Ben-Cohen attempted to call 911. Stephanie Wenger, Peoplemag, 25 Mar. 2024 The renovations took place before the COVID-19 pandemic, but the work included desirable lock-down amenities such as a playroom, work spaces, a home gym and a stylish swimming pool. David Caraccio, Sacramento Bee, 7 Mar. 2024 With the first floor dedicated to the reception, an open-air playroom complete with foosball and ping-pong tables, and the popular restaurant The Local House, the three-story hotel has two floors dedicated to guest rooms, and a rooftop pool oasis. Miami Staff, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024 Elsewhere on the ground floor are a games lounge, a children’s playroom, and a guest or staff suite. Mark David, Robb Report, 29 Nov. 2023 The 20,000-square-foot residence has 11 bedrooms and several living spaces, along with a gym with a steam room and a sauna, a games room, and a children’s playroom. Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 27 Mar. 2024 These toys will help toddlers learn real-life skills while spending time in their playroom before taking their new abilities out into the world. Anna Vognsen, Glamour, 21 Mar. 2024 Cleaning up after my family of seven requires everything from my beloved robot vacuum for tackling the kids’ playroom to my trusty Dyson for everyday messes in the kitchen and dining area. Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 6 Mar. 2024

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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 Apr. 2024.

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