noun ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An enclosure in which babies or small children can play.
2. 2
   a portable enclosure in which babies may be left to play wordnet
3. 3
   An area or domain in which a person can exercise their activities or endeavors freely. broadly, figuratively

Synonyms

All synonyms

baby cagepen

Example

More examples

"That nursery has a pretty decent playpen."

Etymology

From play + pen.

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