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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Its Crown Kids Club pulses with creativity—think gooey slime-making, art workshops, kids’ gymnastics, and lively Pokémon shows—plus a dedicated cinema, a LEGO playroom, a mini kitchen workshop, and a glittering Princess Spa. Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025 One of the two bedrooms in the basement has been outfitted as a children’s playroom. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 6 Aug. 2025 Other features include a main-level primary suite, two offices, a home theater, spacious kitchen, formal and informal living areas, a playroom, and a billiards lounge with full bar. Joe Marusak july 25, Charlotte Observer, 25 July 2025 The lower level is a destination in its own right, boasting a state-of-the-art golf simulator, home gym with steam bath, movie-ready media room, and a playroom complete with its own kitchenette. Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 13 Apr. 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 22 Aug. 2025.

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