playroom

[ pley-room, -room ]

noun

1. a room set aside for children's play or adult recreation.

playroom

/ -ˌrʊm; ˈpleɪˌruːm /

noun

1. a recreation room, esp for children

Word History and Origins

Origin of playroom¹

First recorded in 1810–20; play + room

Example Sentences

But I was the one alone with the kids day after day, enduring interminable and soul-crushing afternoons on the floor of the playroom.

From Los Angeles Times

Little is known about the new episode, with the exception of an image that was released by Disney+ that shows Bingo, Bandit and Bluey in a playroom.

From Los Angeles Times

With a little planning, it could double as a home office — or maybe a library or a playroom.

From Seattle Times

To state that despite its overstuffed playroom aesthetic and musical glaze, the movie was boring.

From Seattle Times

“We wanted there to be levity in the story as well,” Bidwell says of the playroom toys.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• family room
• game room
• rec room