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ball pit

American  
[bawl pit] / ˈbɔl ˌpɪt /

noun

  • ball pits
    plural
  1. a play area filled with colorful, lightweight plastic balls.


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There is little difference between the exaggerated terror of a thunderstorm react video or the staged awe on display while romping around in a ball pit of sprinkles.

From Slate ● Nov. 30, 2024

Inside, she had a "David Bowie shrine", a ball pit and a collection of Japanese puzzle boxes.

From BBC ● Mar. 15, 2024

Since then, dozens of companies have made headlines for offering yoga in the office, mental health benefits, a ball pit in the break room and even nap time.

From Salon ● Feb. 13, 2024

When I asked why he had a ball pit in his house, he said, “When was the last time you were in a ball pit?”

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 21, 2022

A woman who could have been an Oklahoma mom opened the door, joyful and alive like she’d just walked out of the ball pit at McDonald’s.

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri

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