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

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playing field

But now, more states are leveling the playing field.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 22, 2026

But Ukraine has pioneered innovations that are tilting the playing field.

From Slate ● Jul. 10, 2026

What is needed, he says, is a global level playing field – the kind of framework provided in Europe by the Emissions Trading System and past rules on sulphur in marine fuels.

From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026

“And insiders, who are trading in their own stock all the time, will have the information. This takes an already-unlevel playing field where Main Street investors are already disadvantaged, and makes it more unlevel.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026

The red trucks entered the playing field, rode toward one end in twin clouds of dust, sunlight reflecting off their hubcaps.

From "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini

Related Words

• arena
• turf