Meaning of the word playpen in English

What does playpen mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

playpen

US /ˈpleɪ.pen/
UK /ˈpleɪ.pen/

Noun

a small portable enclosure in which a baby or small child can play safely

Example:
We put the baby in the playpen while we cooked dinner.
The toddler was happily playing with his toys in the playpen.