playpen

[pley-pen]

play·pen

[pley-pen]
noun
1.
a small enclosure, usually portable, in which a young child can play safely alone without constant supervision.
2.
playground (defs. 2, 3).

Origin:
1930–35; play + pen2
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Playpen is always a great word to know.
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the offspring of a zebra and a donkey.
a gadget; dingus; thingumbob.
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playpen (ˈpleɪˌpɛn)
 
n
a small enclosure, usually portable, in which a young child can be left to play in safety

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playpen definition


(IBM) A room where programmers work.
Compare salt mines.
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