playground

noun

play·​ground ˈplā-ˌgrau̇nd 

1

: a piece of land used for and usually equipped with facilities for recreation especially by children

2

: an area known or suited for activity of a specified sort

a vacation playground

Examples of playground in a Sentence

The island was a playground of the rich and famous until the 1950s.

These mountains are a playground for hikers, skiers, and nature lovers.

Recent Examples on the Web

But where the average person sees a pristine 1,100-acre playground catering to every type of traveler, Chris Kelsey, president of the Dart Interests real estate firm behind Evermore, focuses on what needs improving. —Demarco Williams, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024

The 165-acre park is also home to multi-use trails, playgrounds, a skate park, and two lakes, Lake Trashmore and Lake Windsor. —AFAR Media, 17 Dec. 2024

In a sentimental Instagram post, the Yellowjackets star shared a picture of the birthday girl playing on a playground in a purple dress and braided pigtails. —Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024

This setting becomes a transformative playground, where children can leave behind their medical concerns and immerse themselves in fun and friendship. —Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1768, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing playground

• adventure playground

Kids Definition

playground

noun

play·​ground ˈplā-ˌgrau̇nd 

: a piece of land used for games and recreation especially by children