Meaning of the word playhouse in English

What does playhouse mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

playhouse

US /ˈpleɪ.haʊs/
UK /ˈpleɪ.haʊs/

Noun

1.

a small house for children to play in, either indoors or outdoors

Example:
The children spent hours playing in their new playhouse in the backyard.
We bought a colorful plastic playhouse for the toddlers.
2.

a theater

Example:
The local playhouse is staging a new production next month.
She dreams of performing on a big stage, not just in a small community playhouse.