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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The layout includes individual children’s rooms, a top-floor playroom, and tons of storage for all the miscellany of childhood. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2026 With confetti colors and an appealing blocky design (buffered by rounded edges), these statement pieces are easy to clean and light enough to be moved from playroom to patio without a hitch. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 31 Aug. 2026 What was originally designed as the yacht’s library was repurposed as Elle’s playroom. — CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026 On the plus side, the maintenance fees feel surprisingly reasonable for the neighborhood — $1,043 a month — which get you a storage unit, gym, playroom, and roof deck, along with a super, a porter, and a part-time doorman. — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for playroom

Word History

First Known Use

1819, in the meaning defined above

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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 7 Sep. 2026.

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