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

Being denied a level playing field when trying to bridge the Premier League gap was one thing, but being denied the chance for penalties was another.

From BBC

As with any good sport, there are strict rules to ensure a level playing field.

From BBC

The massive companies that make AI do not pay the true cost of their product, Bienvenu says, and something must be done to level the playing field.

From Barron's

Over the road from the pool are the playing fields where people walk their dogs and play football at weekends.

From Literature

But the sport, which does everything in its power to maintain a level playing field, is explicitly designed to prevent this.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• arena
• turf