softplay

English

Etymology

soft +‎ play

Noun

softplay (uncountable)

1. (UK) A purpose-built play area for children, usually indoors, consisting of padded surfaces, slides, ball pits, etc.
   • 2009, Wendy Bosberry-Scott, Which School? for Special Needs 2009/2010, page xxi:

     Alternatively the two areas can be combined for both softplay and interactive light and sound usage.

Alternative forms

• soft play