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play house

The correct spelling is play house.

How to pronounce play house

noun

Say it like: Plaee- ho-wse

The correct spelling is play house. A child's toy domestic dwelling, either for dolls or large enough for the child to enter. For example: "Little girls seem to enjoy playing house more than little boys."

Usage Examples

Little girls seem to enjoy playing house more than little boys.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A child's toy domestic dwelling, either for dolls or large enough for the child to enter.

verb

  1. 1.(children's game) To pretend to be a family in the household, acting out housekeeping and different family roles.
  2. 2.To live as if married without actually being legally married.

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