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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Authorities found a kilo of fentanyl in a closet and 12 more kilos of narcotics under a trapdoor in the children's playroom. Doha Madani, NBC news, 4 Mar. 2026 The West Elm Samos 2-piece is the ultimate pièce de résistance for a den or playroom. Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 3 Mar. 2026 It can be used as a playroom, family gathering area, media room, for exercise, or for any other purpose that suits the needs of the owner. James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 1 Mar. 2026 Oakwood maximizes every square foot, with creative layouts and flex spaces that serve as home offices, classrooms, or playrooms—reflecting the realities of remote work, multi-generational living, and evolving needs after the pandemic. Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 27 Feb. 2026 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

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Playroom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/playroom. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.

More from Merriam-Webster on playroom

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster