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playhouse

noun

play·​house ˈplā-ˌhau̇s How to pronounce playhouse (audio)
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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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For seven years, the playhouse performed in the former twin cinema, with a 304-seat theater for its mainstage shows and the other 350-seat space for children’s theater. Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 17 Nov. 2025 Along with the playhouse, there's a video game room, glam room, recording studio and a gym with a sauna located on the property as well. Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 13 Nov. 2025 The Brown Theatre, which celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2025, has a long history as a playhouse, a movie theater and a community space for the arts. Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 27 Oct. 2025 Originally built as the Planter's Hotel in 1809 and converted into a theater in 1935, this famous playhouse in the city's French Quarter continues to host performances. Andrea Romano, Travel + Leisure, 26 Oct. 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 28 Nov. 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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