monkey bars
plural noun
: a three-dimensional framework of horizontal and vertical bars from which children can hang and swing
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The brightly colored blue, yellow and green play structures include slides, monkey bars and climbing ropes.
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Michael Cuglietta, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2026
Children had an actual playground, with swings and monkey bars to climb.
—CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
Sunset Valley Elementary Stephanie Chavez Noell’s daughter Luna spends most of recess hanging from the monkey bars at Sunset Valley Elementary School.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 23 Feb. 2026
Hang from the monkey bars to build grip, shoulder, and core strength, or do push-ups with your feet in a swing, for example.
—Jenessa Connor, Health, 20 Feb. 2026
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Michael Cuglietta, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2026
Children had an actual playground, with swings and monkey bars to climb.
—CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
Sunset Valley Elementary Stephanie Chavez Noell’s daughter Luna spends most of recess hanging from the monkey bars at Sunset Valley Elementary School.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 23 Feb. 2026
Hang from the monkey bars to build grip, shoulder, and core strength, or do push-ups with your feet in a swing, for example.
—Jenessa Connor, Health, 20 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for monkey bars
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“Monkey bars.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/monkey%20bars. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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