playground

[pley-ground]

noun

1. an area used for outdoor play or recreation, especially by children, and often containing recreational equipment such as slides and swings.

2. Informal.,  any place, environment, or facility used for recreation or amusement, as a resort.

   The tropical island is an international playground for the rich.

3. an arena of operation or activity.

playground

/ ˈpleɪˌɡraʊnd /

noun

1. an outdoor area for children's play, esp one having swings, slides, etc, or adjoining a school

2. a place or region particularly popular as a sports or holiday resort

3. a sphere of activity

   reading was his private playground

Word History and Origins

Origin of playground¹

First recorded in 1770–80; play + ground ¹

Example Sentences

“My brothers and I would jump in the back yard - it was our playground,” says Johanna.

From BBC

An otherwise forgettable friendly finished goalless, but Higuita had fans trying to recreate his physics-defying save in parks and playgrounds up and down the country.

From BBC

The dealer has agreed to meet us near a busy children's playground - which isn't an issue for him.

From BBC

The ground floor was his creative playground, filled with supplies, tools and large pieces of art, including a giant beard that greets guests upon arrival.

From Los Angeles Times

But unlocking school playgrounds on weekends and holidays could help.

From Los Angeles Times

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