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.
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In addition, the home features a dedicated office space, as well as a bonus room which the famous couple utilizes as a playroom for their two children. Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2026 Four additional en suite bedrooms can be found on this floor, while the aforementioned skylit attic is a finished, flexible space that can be used as a gym, media lounge, or playroom. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 29 May 2026 Additional rooms in the house include a dedicated home office, a playroom, and a gym. Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026 So a Roku used in a kids playroom may have a different homescreen than a Roku in an adult’s bedroom, and so on. Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 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

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“Playroom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/playroom. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.

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