: a portable usually collapsible enclosure in which a baby or young child may play
called also play yard
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Simon called 911 the morning of Oct. 5, 2022, to report her son was missing from his indoor playpen at their home outside Savannah.
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CBS News, 15 Oct. 2024
On his third attempt of trying to escape, including being gently nudged by his mom, RZA heads straight for his cup on the floor and walks back in the direction of the playpen.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 28 Sep. 2024
The film is now in limited release, and a very proud LaBelle is all too happy to reflect on a project that felt like Christmas, summer camp, and (yes) a giant hamster playpen, all in one.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 2 Oct. 2024
In the Friday, Sept. 27, video, her toddler tries — and eventually succeeds — escaping his playpen as his mother films him.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 28 Sep. 2024
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CBS News, 15 Oct. 2024
On his third attempt of trying to escape, including being gently nudged by his mom, RZA heads straight for his cup on the floor and walks back in the direction of the playpen.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 28 Sep. 2024
The film is now in limited release, and a very proud LaBelle is all too happy to reflect on a project that felt like Christmas, summer camp, and (yes) a giant hamster playpen, all in one.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 2 Oct. 2024
In the Friday, Sept. 27, video, her toddler tries — and eventually succeeds — escaping his playpen as his mother films him.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 28 Sep. 2024
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playpen
noun
play·pen
ˈplā-ˌpen 
: a portable enclosure in which a baby or young child is placed to play
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