playhouse en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈpleɪhaʊs/
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Etymology
From Middle English *pleyhous, possibly continuing Old English pleġhūs (“playhouse, theatre”). By surface analysis, play + house. Compare Dutch speelhuis, German Spielhaus.
Meanings
- A venue for performing plays.
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(alt-of, alternative) Alternative form of play house (“child's toy domestic dwelling”).
alt of play house
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| playhouses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |