playbarn

English

Etymology

play +‎ barn

Noun

playbarn (plural playbarns)

1. A building containing indoor play equipment for children, such as slides and ball pits.
   • 1978, The Municipal Year Book and Public Services Directory, page 1225:

     Public playing fields, playbarns and playgrounds have been provided throughout the town by the District Council.

   • 2012, Cathy Burgess, Money Matters for Hospitality Managers, page 6:

     Many modern pubs also include additional facilities such as entertainment or playbarns, to attract particular sectors of the market, or be themed (Irish bars, for instance).