monkey bars
Americanplural noun
Etymology
Origin of monkey bars
First recorded in 1950–55
Example Sentences
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Ayala has retrofitted her elegant home with monkey bars and ropes to keep Emilia from swinging from the television or ceiling fans.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 17, 2024
Helena said she particularly enjoyed monkey bars when the "frame is wobbly", because that is when it is more "challenging".
From BBC ● Dec. 23, 2023
This one includes a rock-climbing wall, monkey bars, a wood ladder, a Swedish slide and a swing rope.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 16, 2023
A student fell from the monkey bars and another tripped while playing tag.
From Salon ● Oct. 19, 2023
Caitlin thought you were trying to hurt me because sometimes you pull people off the monkey bars.
From "Mockingbird" by Kathryn Erskine
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