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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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 Topping it all off is a $3,408 monthly common charge, which includes a 24-hour doorman and concierge, a rooftop terrace with a swimming pool and cabanas, a fitness center, and a children’s playroom. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 7 Aug. 2026 The gentle curves feel whimsical enough for a playroom yet polished enough for the living room. — Vy Yang, Architectural Digest, 31 July 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

Rhymes for playroom

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“Playroom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/playroom. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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