Meanings
plural playbarns
- A building containing indoor play equipment for children, such as slides and ball pits.
Public playing fields, playbarns and playgrounds have been provided throughout the town by the District Council.
1978, The Municipal Year Book and Public Services Directory, page 12251 more example
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).
2012, Cathy Burgess, Money Matters for Hospitality Managers, page 6
Origin
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