play structure
noun
US
: a structure that is designed for children to climb on for fun and that often includes a slide
Examples of play structure in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Dozens of schoolmates chattered happily under the pines, kicking a soccer ball on sun-streaked grass, climbing a play structure and scarfing down pizza.
—
Teresa Watanabe, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2025
There’s also a sandcastle water play structure for little ones and an outdoor splash pad for when the weather’s warm.
—Beth Luberecki, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2025
Bell Park, on 15 acres next to Cluck Creek, includes a 23-foot-tall play structure called Belle that is built to resemble a mockingbird, officials said.
—Claire Osborn, Austin American-Statesman, 16 Dec. 2024
Enjoy five waterslides, a lazy river, hot tubs, interactive play structure, wave rider surf pool and climbing wall.
—Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 26 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for play structure 
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Teresa Watanabe, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2025
There’s also a sandcastle water play structure for little ones and an outdoor splash pad for when the weather’s warm.
—Beth Luberecki, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2025
Bell Park, on 15 acres next to Cluck Creek, includes a 23-foot-tall play structure called Belle that is built to resemble a mockingbird, officials said.
—Claire Osborn, Austin American-Statesman, 16 Dec. 2024
Enjoy five waterslides, a lazy river, hot tubs, interactive play structure, wave rider surf pool and climbing wall.
—Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 26 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for play structure
Dictionary Entries Near play structure
Cite this Entry
“Play structure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/play%20structure. Accessed 5 Feb. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share