play
house
Plural
playhouses
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a venue for live performances, including plays, musicals, and other forms of dramatic art
- The local playhouse is staging a production of Shakespeare's Hamlet next month.
- She spent her weekends performing at a small playhouse downtown.
- The historic playhouse has hosted some of the most famous actors of the 20th century.
- The community playhouse offers acting workshops for aspiring performers.
- He first discovered his love for drama while attending shows at a neighborhood playhouse.
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a small, usually outdoor, structure or house-like play area designed for children, often made of wood or plastic, providing a space for imaginative and creative play activities
A playhouse is a small, outdoor structure designed for children to play in. It is often made of wood or plastic and resembles a miniature house, complete with windows, doors, and sometimes even furniture or toys. Playhouses provide children with a space for imaginative play, where they can pretend to cook, clean, or take on various roles. They are commonly found in backyards or playgrounds and offer a fun and safe environment for children to explore social and creative skills. Playhouses encourage independence, role-playing, and outdoor activity.
- The children spent the afternoon in their playhouse, pretending to run a store.
- We bought a wooden playhouse for the backyard so the kids could have their own space to play.
- After lunch, the kids ran to the playhouse and started acting out a scene from their favorite show.
- The playhouse was painted in bright colors, making it look like a little fairy tale cottage.
- When it rains, the kids still play in the playhouse, as it keeps them dry and entertained.
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