Playhouse

Pronunciation: /pleɪˌhaʊs/

Definitions of playhouse

noun a small house for children to play in, typically resembling a real house

Example Sentences

A1 Children love to play in the playhouse.

A2 The playhouse in the backyard is painted in bright colors.

B1 We built a playhouse for our kids to enjoy during the summer.

B2 The playhouse was equipped with a small kitchen and furniture for pretend play.

C1 The elaborate playhouse in the park was a popular attraction for families.

C2 The playhouse was designed by a famous architect and featured intricate details.

Examples of playhouse in a Sentence

formal The children spent hours playing in the well-built playhouse in the backyard.

informal We should have a playdate at the playhouse next weekend.

slang Let's hang out at the playhouse and chill.

figurative The theater was his playhouse, where he could escape reality and become someone else.

Grammatical Forms of playhouse

• past tense: played
• plural: playhouses
• comparative: more playhouse
• superlative: most playhouse
• present tense: play
• future tense: will play
• perfect tense: have played
• continuous tense: is playing
• singular: playhouse
• positive degree: playhouse
• infinitive: to play
• gerund: playing
• participle: playing

Origin and Evolution of playhouse

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'playhouse' originated from the Old English word 'pleghus', which was a combination of 'plega' meaning 'play' and 'hus' meaning 'house'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'playhouse' evolved to refer to a building or structure specifically designed for theatrical performances or entertainment, rather than just a place for general play and amusement.