: a room equipped for children to play in

Examples of playroom in a Sentence

Their basement has a playroom.
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And there is a supervised playroom where parents can leave their children, a complimentary amenity from Monday to Saturday. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Nov. 2026 The third floor has a playroom and gathering space that should appeal to children of all ages. — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 8 Nov. 2026 Upstairs, a playroom easily converts into a yoga space, while the roof terrace offers a sweet slice of quiet in the city. — Katharine Sohn, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2026 The toy and playroom, meanwhile, features a black-and-white mural depicting iconic Los Angeles landmarks, including the Hollywood Hills and Santa Monica Pier. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for playroom

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 14 Nov. 2026.

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