play structure

noun

US
: a structure that is designed for children to climb on for fun and that often includes a slide

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Others climbed on the play structure — featuring a flying school bus — played basketball and pickleball, and took turns on the swings. Alula Alderson, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026 If a child wants to spend 30 minutes climbing through a play structure or cooling off in a splash area, there are plenty of opportunities to do exactly that. Jacqueline Dole, Southern Living, 30 June 2026 At one end, there’s a children’s wading pool with an elaborate play structure and splash pad; at the other end, there’s the 25-yard, four-lane lap pool. Martha Ross, Mercury News, 28 May 2026 The outdoor space includes a play structure, patio, pergola, and a circular drive. The Week Us, TheWeek, 18 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for play structure

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“Play structure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/play%20structure. Accessed 16 Jul. 2026.

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