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

The regulatory playing field is crowded, yet no one is responsible for answering the core governance question: Can the leagues credibly police themselves?

From MarketWatch

"AI will level that playing field completely -- the story will be what matters."

From Barron's

The Premier League wanted a higher compliance bar to provide a level playing field, external for those clubs not in Europe.

From BBC

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

Related Words

• arena
• turf