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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Whether that's a playroom, guest room, or gym, let the room guide the color choice. — Natasha Bazika, Martha Stewart, 14 June 2026 Keep the majority of your kids' toys in a playroom, not in your main entertaining space. — Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 30 June 2026 Family members told the outlet that the Tesla crashed into the children's playroom. — Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026 Unless your basement is equipped to serve as a playroom, avoid storing any toys or games in it, as consistent exposure to moisture in the air can cause rust or mildew to form on them. — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 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 7 Jul. 2026.

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