playroom

American  

[pley-room, -room] / ˈpleɪˌrum, -ˌrʊm /

noun

1. a room set aside for children's play or adult recreation.

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playroom British  

/ -ˌrʊm, ˈpleɪˌruːm /

noun

1. a recreation room, esp for children

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Etymology

Origin of playroom

First recorded in 1810–20; play + room

Example Sentences

In addition to the open-plan kitchen and living area, the home also boasts a wood-paneled library, a beautiful solarium, a playroom, and a screening room that comes complete with its own bar.

From MarketWatch

He doesn’t have turntables or a studio in his house but he does have a playroom stacked with toys for his grandchildren.

From Los Angeles Times

The main house sprawls over 20,000 square feet and comes complete with five bedrooms, six full baths, two half-baths, a playroom, a spa and hair salon, a bowling alley, and a wine cellar.

From MarketWatch

In addition to the amenities found in the unit, the apartment building itself also offers residents the use of a number of communal spaces, including a children’s playroom and an expansive rooftop.

From MarketWatch

But I was the one alone with the kids day after day, enduring interminable and soul-crushing afternoons on the floor of the playroom.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• den
• game room
• rec room