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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In the now-viral video (@nicolarimmer3), Ralph, the energetic puppy, is seen pitifully staring through the door window after being locked out of the playroom. Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025 The second floor is also home to two identical kids’ rooms with built-ins and a laundry with a secret door that leads to a magical playroom for the children. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2025 All the covers are washable, and with multiple fabric and color options, this mini couch can easily become the statement piece of a playroom. Leonora Epstein, Architectural Digest, 4 Sep. 2025 Oceans 8 is a stunning beachside property perfect for entertaining with a wide variety of art and a children’s playroom that will keep them entertained for hours. Rana Good, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025 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 22 Sep. 2025.

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