How to Use playpen in a Sentence

playpen

noun
  • What’s the best playpen to buy?
    — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
  • Right in the middle of my front room is a tent and a playpen.
    — Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2026
  • Rhythm Fields was found dead in her playpen, next to the living room couch.
    — Peter Hermann, Washington Post, 3 Apr. 2018
  • He was known to climb inside a playpen with his grandchildren.
    — Emily Woodruff, NOLA.com, 17 Oct. 2020
  • Firefighters rescued the boy from a playpen near where the flames broke out.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 29 Mar. 2018
  • If your prospective playpen doesn’t have this, look for a different playpen.
    — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
  • Many times, pet owners will use these playpens indoors, outdoors and while away from home.
    — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
  • The couple’s pickup held four lawn chairs so parents could join, with a playpen set up on the ground.
    — Bryce Miller Columnist, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Oct. 2020
  • The girl was found deceased in an inflatable pool that was being used as a playpen.
    — Amanda Rabines, Orlando Sentinel, 12 May 2022
  • Gate Some playpens include a gate for easy entrance and exit.
    — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
  • But a playard or playpen doesn’t have to just be a daytime distraction zone.
    — Sarah Bradley, Parents, 30 July 2024
  • Some bask in a colorful playpen outdoors, while some nap inside.
    — Vanessa A. Bee, The New Republic, 3 June 2020
  • There are thick mats to sleep on, showers, playpens for infants and aluminum blankets.
    — Washington Post, 28 June 2019
  • Soft, sturdy and water-resistant, this playpen for dogs is made with small pups in mind.
    — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
  • If your dog is able to jump higher than 4 feet, an outdoor playpen may not be a suitable choice.
    — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
  • The baby's playpen was about 5 feet away from the SUV's path.
    — Orlando Sentinel, OrlandoSentinel.com, 21 July 2017
  • The world was her playpen, her boudoir, and her operating theatre.
    — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Siena comes to resemble a playpen in which many of the toddlers have hairy legs and five o’clock shadows.
    — Dwight Garner, New York Times, 16 Apr. 2018
  • Those who have dogs who tend to jump, or who try to escape playpens, can have added peace of mind when using this design.
    — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Some critics have derided the club as a personal playpen for the rich white guys on the board.
    — Paul Liberatore, Mercury News, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Little Kallie Grace watched her mother from a playpen in the office.
    — Anna Claire Vollers | [email protected], al, 29 Dec. 2019
  • Much of the furniture that movers were taking away appeared to be new as was the baby's playpen.
    — Cary Spivak, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 8 July 2021
  • The current indoor playpen on the river couldn’t host a decent flea market.
    — Paul Daugherty, The Enquirer, 9 June 2022
  • In a playpen area, a 3-year-old girl was being tended to by her brother, 11.
    — New York Times, 30 Mar. 2021
  • The most challenging selection is the playpen’s height.
    — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
  • The couple’s 1-year-old daughter, Kaylee, was in a playpen inside the house at the time.
    — Laura Barcella, PEOPLE.com, 18 Nov. 2019
  • Berkowitz lifted a duckling up from a playpen that was repurposed into a duck nursery.
    — Jireh Deng, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2024
  • Rams playing in a new stadium that cost more than three times more than the 2nd-most expensive playpen.
    — Paul Daugherty, The Enquirer, 1 Feb. 2022
  • From strong cloth to solid metal, your outdoor playpen should be sturdy enough to prevent escape.
    — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Styrofoam cups and plastic spoons, with remnants of ice cream or slushes, were scattered by the playpen.
    — Dallas News, 14 Apr. 2022

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