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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Families may designate specific playrooms for children and adult spaces for parents to unwind. Adrianna Rodriguez, USA Today, 27 May 2025 The monthlies, a svelte $694, cover an impressive slate of amenities that include a live-in super and porter, but also a rehearsal and recording studio, a playroom, storage space and a bike room, and a shared backyard. Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 27 May 2025 The library, family room, exercise room, billiards room, and treehouse playroom with a rope bridge are other standouts on the main floor. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 20 May 2025 The former can unwind in a game room and the latter will love the colorful playroom. Katie Lara, Forbes.com, 13 May 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 6 Jun. 2025.

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