: a room equipped for children to play in

Examples of playroom in a Sentence

Their basement has a playroom.
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Placing a room-sized air cleaner purifier in your child’s bedroom or playroom is a smart strategy (just make sure the purifier does not generate ozone). Dr. Lauren Zajac, Boston Herald, 19 July 2026 Located in the West Village, the building is also outfitted with a gym, a swimming pool, and a children’s playroom. Hannah Malach, InStyle, 9 July 2026 Residents have access to a 70-foot indoor swimming pool, fitness center, spa, children’s playroom, and private parking. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 8 July 2026 Keep the majority of your kids' toys in a playroom, not in your main entertaining space. Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 30 June 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 21 Jul. 2026.

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