playpen
noun
a small enclosure, usually portable, in which a young child can play safely alone without constant supervision.
playpens
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pluralof playpen.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Walking trails, native gardens and playpens ring the structure, watched over by an army of volunteers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
Her company, Villie, is an online platform that lets new parents share photos and updates about their babies with friends and relatives and register for gifts like strollers and playpens.
From New York Times ● Apr. 30, 2024
For about three months the couple lived out of their Explorer with two playpens in the back.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 3, 2021
Sure, the playpens of the Capitals, Wizards, United and Nationals have been boons to D.C. — financially or if you like entertainment and victory parades.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 28, 2020
The solution developed by the Johns Hopkins team was to create a literal barrier between the children and the dangers of Bangladesh's many waterways - in the form of locally made wooden and plastic playpens.
From BBC ● Jan. 31, 2015
