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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Powder rooms, mudrooms, guest bathrooms, and playrooms are all great candidates for exciting flooring choices. Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Dec. 2024 Townhouse residents and their guests will be provided the same amenities as residents of the tower: two entrances, the main lobby on Third Avenue and a secret one on East 74th Street; a library with a wet bar and private garden; a children’s playroom; and a fitness center with a Pilates studio. Mark David, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2024 The building also plans to offer amenities including a children’s playroom, an outdoor fireplace, a movie theater, and a virtual sports room. India Roby, Architectural Digest, 11 Dec. 2024 For the younger set, there’s the Kid’s Club, which includes indoor and outdoor spaces for kids to explore, a large playroom, a mini kitchen, and a nursery, all staffed by on-site caregivers. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 6 Dec. 2024 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 2 Jan. 2025.

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