jungle gym

noun

: a structure of vertical and horizontal bars for use by children at play

Examples of jungle gym in a Sentence

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From ball pits to jungle gyms with climbing frames and toddler play panels thrown in for good measure, there's usually much to entertain and engage a young child at the average soft play. Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025 Horseshoe Bay Resort Horseshoe Bay, Texas Calling all thrill-seeking kiddos: The Jungle Kids Club at Horseshoe Bay Resort keeps little ones’ adrenaline pumping with a two-story jungle gym, tall tunnel slide, and rock-climbing wall. Gina Kramer, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2024 If Bowman Gray is the playground, then Tim Brown is the king of the jungle gym. Greg Engle, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024 One of the earliest primal urges observed in toddlers on a playground is for ascent — to climb the highest point on the jungle gym. Charles Curkin, New York Times, 24 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for jungle gym 

Word History

Etymology

from Junglegym, a trademark

First Known Use

1923, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of jungle gym was in 1923

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“Jungle gym.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jungle%20gym. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

jungle gym

noun
: a structure of upright and crosswise bars for use by children at play
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