: a room equipped for children to play in

Examples of playroom in a Sentence

Their basement has a playroom.
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Upstairs, a playroom easily converts into a yoga space, while the roof terrace offers a sweet slice of quiet in the city. — Katharine Sohn, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2026 The toy and playroom, meanwhile, features a black-and-white mural depicting iconic Los Angeles landmarks, including the Hollywood Hills and Santa Monica Pier. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2026 The $7 million facility includes classrooms, playrooms, a kitchen and an outdoor playground. — Sarah Horbacewicz, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026 In addition to the playroom, the floor also held bedrooms for William, Harry, nannies, and security, bathrooms, and a kitchen. — Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 15 Oct. 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 1 Nov. 2026.

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