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

Pacey, also a former chair of the British Fertility Society, calls this a "missed opportunity to level the playing field".

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026

Still, experts see little evidence for a region-wide ideological shift -- rather a favorable playing field for outsider candidates.

From Barron's • Jun. 23, 2026

Technological advances like drones and cheaper precision missiles have leveled the playing field, making traditional conquest difficult.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

But we show that if you could identify it, you’d have a level playing field to compare humans, invertebrates, and computers.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

‘We’ve only got a couple of minutes now. When we pass through the arch, I can at least manipulate the playing field to our advantage.’

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan

Related Words

• arena
• turf