playhouse

noun

play·​house ˈplā-ˌhau̇s How to pronounce playhouse (audio)
1
2
: a small house for children to play in

Examples of playhouse in a Sentence

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of playhouse was before the 12th century

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“Playhouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/playhouse. Accessed 29 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

playhouse

noun
play·​house -ˌhau̇s How to pronounce playhouse (audio)
1
2
: a small house for children to play in

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