: a room equipped for children to play in

Examples of playroom in a Sentence

Their basement has a playroom.
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On the plus side, the maintenance fees feel surprisingly reasonable for the neighborhood — $1,043 a month — which get you a storage unit, gym, playroom, and roof deck, along with a super, a porter, and a part-time doorman. Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 17 Aug. 2026 Topping it all off is a $3,408 monthly common charge, which includes a 24-hour doorman and concierge, a rooftop terrace with a swimming pool and cabanas, a fitness center, and a children’s playroom. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 7 Aug. 2026 The gentle curves feel whimsical enough for a playroom yet polished enough for the living room. Vy Yang, Architectural Digest, 31 July 2026 The 1-year-old was in the playroom at the daycare center when his head slipped between a metal safety bar and a mirror inside the room. Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 25 July 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 25 Aug. 2026.

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