they're renovating the old playhouse and adding extra screens
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The 120 square-foot structure is also large enough to use as a playhouse for little ones or workshop for DIY projects, but the interior customization options are truly endless.—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 16 June 2026 Orrock currently has four playhouses spread throughout her yard, each with its own personality, theme and purpose.—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026 Cavaiola Stone laid out what a successful program would look like for the playhouse.—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2026 There’s something for everyone here: wrestling, stunt BMX riding, a puppet playhouse, and of course the music lineup, which is just as diverse and compelling as the arts offerings, with Turnstile, Peaches, Blood Orange, De La Soul, Sudan Archives, and more taking the stage.—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for playhouse
Word History
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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The first known use of playhouse was
before the 12th century