playhouse

noun

play·​house ˈplā-ˌhau̇s How to pronounce playhouse (audio)
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2
: a small house for children to play in

Examples of playhouse in a Sentence

they're renovating the old playhouse and adding extra screens
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The new playhouse would be managed and programmed by GableStage, an award-winning small company that now operates at the Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables and would be renamed GroveStage. Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2025 Somewhat counterintuitively, since the show plays into a lot of very old Irish storytelling stereotypes, the playhouse and director Danielle Paccione have cast performers who are all in their 20s or 30s. Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 24 Mar. 2025 While Broadway is home to many spacious, modern theaters, London’s playhouses often boast centuries of history, adding a unique sense of atmosphere and character. David Nikel, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025 When the family moved this past summer, the kids were sad to leave their playhouse behind. Jordan Greene, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for playhouse

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of playhouse was before the 12th century

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“Playhouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/playhouse. Accessed 3 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

playhouse

noun
play·​house -ˌhau̇s How to pronounce playhouse (audio)
1
2
: a small house for children to play in

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