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ball pit

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[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

That’s how he ended up with a nursery in his office building — a neon-lit room with tumbling mats, a ball pit and toy instruments.

From Los Angeles Times May 7, 2023

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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