playing field

American  

noun

1. an expanse of level ground, as in a park or stadium, where athletic events are held.

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playing field British  

noun

1. a field or open space used for sport

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Etymology

Origin of playing field

First recorded in 1575–85

Example Sentences

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playing field

In a very real sense, the movement was about leveling the playing field, which is so dramatically tilted against victims that it makes justice nearly impossible to achieve.

From Salon ● Oct. 2, 2026

He said he competed on the same playing field as other L.A. golfers and did not use bots to game the system.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2026

By creating a level playing field at the federal level, the Protect College Sports Act will benefit student athletes and preserve the spirit of competition that defines collegiate sports.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026

For Musk, simply keeping the playing field predictable would matter.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 21, 2026

He spied his friend’s bicycle leaning against a tree at the edge of the playing field.

From "The Giver" by Lois Lowry

Related Words

• arena
• turf