play‧group , ˈplay group /ˈpleɪɡruːp/ noun [uncountable and countable]

1. British English a type of school where children between two and four years old meet to learn and play Synonym : preschool American English:
a playgroup at the community centre

2. American English a group of children, usually between two and four years old, whose parents meet each week so that the children can play together

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playgroup
noun
ADJ. nursery, pre-school | local
VERB + PLAYGROUP go to | run | start She started a playgroup in her own house.
start (at) He'll grow in confidence once he starts at playgroup.
PLAYGROUP + NOUN leader
PREP. at ~ She goes shopping while her little girl's at playgroup.

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