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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Use it as extra clothing storage, in a mudroom to hang scarves and dog leashes, or to keep a playroom tidy—a little decluttering goes a long way! Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Jan. 2026 That is the fateful question seemingly posed by this new Pixar installment, which picks up on the familiar parenting conundrum about screentime as Woody, Buzz and the gang encounter a new doohickey in the playroom – a tablet. Dan Heching, CNN Money, 5 Jan. 2026 So go ahead and combine your home office and playroom, and make a cozy lounge area in your dining room. Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026 The building, located on the corner of busy Atlantic Avenue, had a landscaped roof terrace, gym, lounge, playroom and library. Joyce Cohen, New York Times, 1 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 13 Jan. 2026.

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