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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For children, there are a variety of playrooms in the behavioral health wing, including a sensory gym equipped with adjustable lights, a ball pit and a rock climbing wall. Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026 Make a mess of the playroom, empty your child's clothing drawers, turn paintings or pictures upside down, toilet paper the kitchen, or swap shoes among family members. Amanda Rock, Parents, 16 Mar. 2026 For example, a basket lined with a floral or plaid flannel bed sheet filled with books or magazines can elevate a bedroom or office, whereas kids’ sheets might spruce up a toy basket for the playroom. Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 13 Mar. 2026 While turning it into a catchall for miscellaneous items is never an effective long-term solution, transforming it into a craftroom or playroom for your kids could have a major impact on your home. Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 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 28 Mar. 2026.

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