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.
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Amenities include a gym, playroom, bike room, and a concierge. The Week Us, TheWeek, 30 Jan. 2026 The finished lower level leans into fun and function, with space for a gym, sauna sessions, a playroom, and an extra bedroom and bath. Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 23 Jan. 2026 As artificial intelligence continues to spread into more aspects of our lives, its latest target is the playroom. Sarah Scott, Parents, 22 Jan. 2026 Children’s Toys and Art Supplies As professional organizer Aprille Loney points out, parents often opt for fabric bins in children’s rooms and playrooms. Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 20 Jan. 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 2 Feb. 2026.

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