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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Unless your basement is equipped to serve as a playroom, avoid storing any toys or games in it, as consistent exposure to moisture in the air can cause rust or mildew to form on them. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2025 Upstairs, a playroom, an office, guest suites, and a bunk room provide the family a place to stay with plenty of room for their grandchildren to spread out and play. Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 21 Sep. 2025 The latter is fully finished, ready to house a home gym, playroom, or media room. Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 19 Sep. 2025 Enter the kid-friendly environment of an average Lollipop Dental office, with its playroom-like look, friendly and supportive staff, and even TVs mounted on the ceiling to keep kids occupied while their teeth are checked, and a kid might even find a dentist trip … fun. Shawn Price, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 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 7 Oct. 2025.

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