jungle gym

noun

: a structure of vertical and horizontal bars for use by children at play

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Think of it as an adult jungle gym that doubles as a pergola—albeit one that expects something of you. — Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 23 May 2026 There are hidden pathways, jungle gyms, koi ponds and lounging spaces that reveal themselves gradually over the course of your stay. — Arion McNicoll, TheWeek, 15 June 2026 As children climbed and played on a jungle gym, the CHOO members blasted bullets across the playground. — John Annese, New York Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026 The playground isn’t the typical steel jungle gym, Logsdon said, but is built using wood from the Pacific Northwest. — Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 4 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for jungle gym

Word History

Etymology

from Junglegym, a trademark

First Known Use

1923, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of jungle gym was in 1923

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jungle gym

noun
: a structure of upright and crosswise bars for use by children at play
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