playing field

noun

1. an expanse of level ground, as in a park or stadium, where athletic events are held.

playing field

noun

1. a field or open space used for sport

Word History and Origins

Origin of playing field¹

First recorded in 1575–85

Example Sentences

Private nursing schools — both nonprofit and for-profit — disagree, urging a level playing field.

From Los Angeles Times

"The subsidies were initially a way to level the playing field and now that they're gone the US has a lot of ground to make up."

From BBC

The entertainment business can feel opaque and overwhelming, and many who navigated it the hard way said they want to help level the playing field for those arriving with passion but without connections.

From Los Angeles Times

The current academy rules for the international feature category level the playing field.

From Los Angeles Times

“I hope the President will join us in pioneering a real solution that levels the playing field with international competition.”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• arena 
• turf