Definition

A gathering of young children who come together to play and socialize under supervision.

Example

The playgroup meets every Wednesday at the community center.

Conversation

Have you heard about the new playgroup that just opened?

Yeah, I read about it online; it sounds like a great place for kids.

I think it would be perfect for my daughter to meet other children.

Absolutely! She'll have so much fun at the playgroup.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Playgroup → It is formed from "play" (from Old English *plegian*, meaning to engage in activity for enjoyment) and "group" (from Old French *groupe*, meaning a collection or assembly). The word "playgroup" refers to a collection of children engaging in play together.

Memory Tip

Think of children engaging in enjoyable activities ('play') together as a collection ('group'). This helps you remember that a playgroup is a gathering of kids who play together.

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