jungle gym

noun

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

Examples of jungle gym in a Sentence

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Ellie and Dina's only way out is to maneuver through the jungle gym that is a derailed and lopsided subway train. Nick Romano, EW.com, 5 May 2025 Fresh off a plane, my family and I ran right to the jungle gym and play area by the Ferchenbach Creek, which runs at the base of the Retreat, with little sunbathing pods set up for privacy. Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2025 These types of data inspired the recent trend toward ultra-safe playgrounds and the removal of jungle gyms and monkey bars from play structures. Carly Miller, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024 From ball pits to jungle gyms with climbing frames and toddler play panels thrown in for good measure, there's usually much to entertain and engage a young child at the average soft play. Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025 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 23 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

jungle gym

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