as in theatre
a building or part of a building where movies are shown
they're renovating the old playhouse and adding extra screens
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Recent Examples of playhouse
And for car enthusiasts: a playhouse of their very own.
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Tj MacIas, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2025
Khai also has an outdoor playhouse and climbing gym.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 12 Mar. 2025
Now, picture next summer: The sandy play area — a messy option for pools — will be gone, replaced with playhouses and other non-water play options.
—Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 14 May 2025
Proceeds from the event benefit the playhouse’s learning and engagement programs and development of new works and public art projects.
—La Jolla Light, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
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Tj MacIas, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2025
Khai also has an outdoor playhouse and climbing gym.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 12 Mar. 2025
Now, picture next summer: The sandy play area — a messy option for pools — will be gone, replaced with playhouses and other non-water play options.
—Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 14 May 2025
Proceeds from the event benefit the playhouse’s learning and engagement programs and development of new works and public art projects.
—La Jolla Light, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for playhouse
Recent Examples of Synonyms for playhouse
theater
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Part one of the movie musical version of Wicked is available on streaming on Peacock and for purchase or rent on video on demand, while part two, Wicked: For Good, will be released in theaters on Nov. 21.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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The bar is where Harkins' movie theater roots are most apparent, from the theater-quality screens to the oversize stage lights decorating the space.—
Reia Li,
AZCentral.com,
12 July 2025
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“Playhouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/playhouse. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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