Synonyms for

Playhouse

Verb / ˈpleɪˌhaʊs / Another word for playhouse — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A small house or hut used for children to play in.

Synonyms & similar words

wendyhouse clubhouse fort cabin treehouse cubby den shack hut shed bungalow dollhouse stage amphitheater auditorium arena theater cinema

Synonyms by register

Formal

theater playhouse opera house performing arts venue

Informal

theater stage theatre local playhouse

Literary

stage boards footlights

Antonyms

workplace office auditorium theater stage arena

Common collocations

  • children's playhouse
  • toy playhouse
  • backyard playhouse
  • small playhouse
  • wooden playhouse
  • cardboard playhouse
  • playhouse theater

Word family

noun playhouse
verb play
adjective playful

Usage note

While 'playhouse' can refer to a building for theatrical performances, it is more commonly used for a small, often child-sized structure designed for imaginative play.

Example sentences

  1. My brother and I built a playhouse in the backyard.
  2. The children loved playing in the playhouse.
  3. We decorated the playhouse with colorful paint and curtains.
  4. The playhouse was small but cozy.
  5. The playhouse had a door, windows, and a roof.

Quotes

  • I grew up in a playhouse. My dad was a set designer for the theater in London, and they made me a little playhouse with lights and sound effects. I was always backstage in the dressing room with the actors, so I was exposed to it from a young age.
  • I like to think of myself as a little girl who still loves to play dress-up and dance around her playhouse.
  • The playhouse is a place of imagination and creativity, where anything is possible.

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