they're renovating the old playhouse and adding extra screens
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Add a few pieces of entertainment for the little ones—a slide, a swing set, a playhouse, a sandbox, etc.—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026 Proceeds will benefit the playhouse’s community engagement, military and learning programs.—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026 The home was a builder’s personal residence and has numerous amenities, including a workshop that could be a studio or playhouse.—Dallas Morning News, 10 Mar. 2026 Massanutten Resort, Virginia Climb to the top of Massanutten Resort's towering playhouse for a good overview of all the water cannons and waterfalls, as well as the giant tipping bucket.—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 18 Feb. 2026 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