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

A host of top sports stars and governing bodies have expressed fears that playing fields across England could be built on and disappear if proposed planning reforms come into force.

From BBC

Nuclear control had been built over decades around a Moscow-Washington axis, but China's growing power and rapid technological advances have shifted the international playing field, which is simultaneously increasingly strained.

From Barron's

Even if the law successfully levels the playing field within Europe, many European firms rely heavily on exports.

From The Wall Street Journal

Some individual investors are increasingly turning to prediction markets, noting that they offer a fairer playing field and more lucrative opportunities than traditional stock trading.

From The Wall Street Journal

A compromise seems likely to be achieved to preserve a level playing field globally, with UBS being allowed to meet new requirements with a mix of CET1 and AT1 capital, the analysts say.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• arena
• turf