as in theatre
a building or part of a building where movies are shown
they're renovating the old playhouse and adding extra screens
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The residences were happy places, with a playhouse for kids on the porch.
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Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 13 Feb. 2025
Evelyn was last seen in December 2019, and her remains were found in a playhouse on a family member’s property the following March.
—Laura Barcella, People.com, 13 Feb. 2025
Best Amazon Presidents Day Sales on Baby Toys Spring is on the way, so save now on an indoor-outdoor playhouse, complete with a baby swing and slide.
—Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 12 Feb. 2025
The show is part of the playhouse’s Barnstormer series held in the Lucille Lortel White Barn Center adjacent to the theater building.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 9 Feb. 2025
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Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 13 Feb. 2025
Evelyn was last seen in December 2019, and her remains were found in a playhouse on a family member’s property the following March.
—Laura Barcella, People.com, 13 Feb. 2025
Best Amazon Presidents Day Sales on Baby Toys Spring is on the way, so save now on an indoor-outdoor playhouse, complete with a baby swing and slide.
—Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 12 Feb. 2025
The show is part of the playhouse’s Barnstormer series held in the Lucille Lortel White Barn Center adjacent to the theater building.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 9 Feb. 2025
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“Playhouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/playhouse. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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