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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SpaceWhisper Floating Shelves, 6-Pack Currently under $3 each, this six-pack of 15x4 shelves is especially ideal in bathrooms, kitchens, and playrooms, but can operate as chic storage anywhere. Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Jan. 2026 Keep the majority of your kids' toys in a playroom, not in your main entertaining space. Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2026 Other features include a main-level primary suite, two offices, a home theater, entertainment area with a billiards lounge with full bar; spacious kitchen; formal and informal living areas and a playroom. Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 6 Dec. 2025 Some even offer shower suites, day beds, and children’s playrooms. Sarah Hostetler, CNBC, 3 Dec. 2025 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 7 Jan. 2026.

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