playroom

noun

play·​room ˈplā-ˌrüm How to pronounce playroom (audio)
-ˌru̇m
: a room equipped for children to play in

Examples of playroom in a Sentence

Their basement has a playroom.
Recent Examples on the Web The Garrison Club even features a whimsical children’s playroom for entertaining tiny tots. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 21 June 2024 Olivia and Henry also have a playroom in the basement, as well as another play area in the loft upstairs — on every floor, the little ones have a dedicated space for their books, toys, and games. Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 8 Feb. 2024 Other shoppers put it to use in bathrooms, playrooms, and closets. Melissa Epifano, Peoplemag, 22 June 2024 Pierce showed followers the attic access that exists on the opposite side of the room as the spooky playroom. Emilee Coblentz, USA TODAY, 23 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for playroom 

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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 27 Jul. 2024.

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