jungle gym

noun

: a structure of vertical and horizontal bars for use by children at play

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Her older brother, 9-year-old Charlie, climbs across the nearby jungle gym at a Prairie Village playground as her younger brother, 3-year-old Will, scrapes a stick through the mulch. Anna Spoerre, Kansas City Star, 18 June 2026 There are hidden pathways, jungle gyms, koi ponds and lounging spaces that reveal themselves gradually over the course of your stay. Arion McNicoll, TheWeek, 15 June 2026 Think of it as an adult jungle gym that doubles as a pergola—albeit one that expects something of you. Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 23 May 2026 For families The kids club is tucked away in a garden, with its own pool and water slide as well as a jungle gym and craft classes (like lantern-making, coconut leaf art, and seashell bracelet decorating) for children up to age 12. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for jungle gym

Word History

Etymology

from Junglegym, a trademark

First Known Use

1923, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of jungle gym was in 1923

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“Jungle gym.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jungle%20gym. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

jungle gym

noun
: a structure of upright and crosswise bars for use by children at play
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