jungle gym

noun

1. a climbing frame for young children

Word History and Origins

Origin of jungle gym¹

from a trademark

Example Sentences

First there was a seesaw, then a tree branch to swing from, a big jungle gym and two ladders: one to climb and one to walk across like a bridge.

From Literature

In the distance, a group of boys climbed on a jungle gym.

From Seattle Times

Williams chose to stage its decomposition and watched as children visiting the park used it as a jungle gym.

From New York Times

There were no stairs leading up, but at the back of the stage, behind the curtain, there was a tall metal structure, like a jungle gym.

From Literature

It’s not really a surprise why: Much like cafeteria lunches or liver and onions, brussels became a popular culinary punchline among the jungle gym set.

From Salon

Related Words

• park