playpen
word
Definition
A small, enclosed area with soft sides where babies or young children can play safely without wandering off.
Usage & Nuances
Common in homes with babies and toddlers. 'Playpen' usually means a portable enclosure. Older children or adults are not described with this word. Often paired with 'put (someone) in the playpen' or 'set up the playpen'.
Spanish: parque infantil - corralitoPortuguese (BR): chiqueirinho - cercadinhoPortuguese (PT): parque infantil - cercadinhoChinese (Simplified): 婴儿围栏 - 游戏围栏Chinese (Traditional): 嬰兒圍欄 - 遊戲圍欄Hindi: खेलने की जगह (बच्चों के लिए) - प्लेपेनArabic: ساحة لعب (للأطفال) - قفص لعب
Example Sentences
The baby is sleeping in the playpen.
basic
Put your toys in the playpen.
basic
She sits and plays happily in the playpen.
basic
I'll set up the playpen while you get her bottle ready.
natural
He crawled out of the playpen when nobody was looking.
natural
We keep her toys inside the playpen so they don't get lost.
natural