they're renovating the old playhouse and adding extra screens
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The set includes the full family playhouse and JJ, along with his entire family (Mom, Dad, Grandma, Grandpa, siblings TomTom and YoYo, and Bingo).—Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 20 May 2025 The home boasts a heated saltwater pool with a spill-over spa, a spacious covered lanai with a grilling station and an oversized, fenced yard with a playhouse and outdoor shower.—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025 Photo : Jo David for Sotheby’s International Realty A children’s playhouse.—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2025 There's also a local playhouse with Broadway-style shows and a pedestrian-friendly downtown.—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for playhouse
Word History
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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The first known use of playhouse was
before the 12th century
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