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

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Example Sentences

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playing field

“A grocer or retailer running on thin margins cannot build all of that alone, and with AI, the playing field risks being tilted even further away from local commerce.”

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 29, 2026

The chancellor wants to level the playing field for young entrepreneurs who have bright ideas, but who might not have the same family financial backing as others.

From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026

Regulators may soon decide whether an unlevel playing field should be tilted even more steeply against the little guy.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026

The hopscotch rotation was designed to level the playing field among fierce competitors when broadcast networks ruled the industry.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026

Globalization 3.0 is shrinking the world from a size small to a size tiny and flattening the playing field at the same time.

From "The World Is Flat" by Thomas L. Friedman

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