monkey bars

American  

plural noun

1. junglegym.

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Etymology

Origin of monkey bars

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

Woo jumps off Autumn’s shoulder and hangs from the railings like they’re monkey bars.

From Literature

At that point in the afternoon, the kids abandon their toy dinosaurs and monkey bars, throw up their hands, and yell in excitement as they run to watch the truck do its work.

From Salon

It’s been open more than nine years, but the brightly painted red and yellow slides and monkey bars are still sleek and shiny, and the padded rubber tiles feel springy underfoot.

From Salon

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

An eight-year-old girl who believes she has set a new world record for hanging from monkey bars has been told she is too young for her achievement to be officially recognised.

From BBC