playhouse

• Ein kleines Haus oder Modell eines Hauses, in dem Kinder spielen; auch ein Gebäude oder ein Puppenhaus, das als Spielzeug oder für Kinderspiele dient.

A small model of a house used as a plaything, designed for children to play inside.

1. Children's play structureA2informal

   A small model of a house, often found in gardens or playgrounds, designed for children to play inside.

   Spielhaus

   • The kids spent the afternoon in their new playhouse.
   • We built a wooden playhouse in the backyard for our daughter.
   • The playhouse has a tiny door and windows just like a real house.

   Synonymewendy house

2. B1formal

   A theater, especially one used for performing plays.

   Theater

   • The local playhouse is staging a new comedy this weekend.
   • She has performed at the famous Globe Playhouse in London.
   • The playhouse was packed for the opening night performance.

   Synonymetheatertheatre