jungle gym
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of jungle gym
from a trademark
Example Sentences
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Fearing the worst, however, voters who normally couldn’t tell a “jungle primary” from a jungle gym began thinking a lot like gimlet-eyed political strategists.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
"There was no visibility. I kind of compared it to a metal jungle gym underwater," recalled Robyn Bianchi, the assistant salvage master for one of the firms involved, Donjon Marine.
From BBC • Dec. 5, 2024
In the distance, a group of boys climbed on a jungle gym.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 15, 2024
It’s not really a surprise why: Much like cafeteria lunches or liver and onions, brussels became a popular culinary punchline among the jungle gym set.
From Salon • Nov. 20, 2023
Alexander dangled from the musket as if it were part of a jungle gym, while Beowulf was perched on the man’s head, wrestling vigorously with the hat.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
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