Playhouse
[pley-hous] /ˈpleɪˌhaʊs/
noun, plural playhouses
[pley-hou-ziz] /ˈpleɪˌhaʊ zɪz/ (Show IPA)
1.
a theater.
2.
a small house for children to play in.
3.
a toy house.
/ˈpleɪˌhaʊs/
noun
1.
a theatre where live dramatic performances are given
2.
a toy house, small room, etc, for children to play in
n.
late Old English pleghus; see play (n.) + house (n.).
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