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/ˈpleɪˌhaʊs/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A building or structure where plays and performances are staged.
The local playhouse is featuring a new musical this weekend.
A place for children to play, often designed like a miniature house.
The children spent the afternoon playing in the backyard playhouse.
A theater or venue specifically designed for the production of plays.
The city's historic playhouse has hosted countless performances for over a century.
Etymology
From the combination of 'play' (to engage in activity for enjoyment) and 'house' (a structure for human habitation).
Common Phrases and Expressions
playhouse theater
A theater specifically for plays and performances.
in the playhouse
Referring to an activity or performance in a theater context.
Related Words
theater
A place where plays, movies, or other performances are presented.
drama
A mode of fictional representation through dialogue and performance.
stage
A raised platform where performances take place.
Slang Meanings
A place of entertainment.
We're going to the playhouse tonight for some laughs.
An area or toy for children's imaginative play.
The kids turned the backyard into their own playhouse today.