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

The grounds feature a playground and small splash pad, while families also get access to a water park with multiple slides, a larger splash zone for kids, and more – all wrapped up into the cost. —Gina Kramer, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024

The holiday season has always been a special time for GTA fans, bringing everyone together in its virtual playground. —Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024

For example, Omega imagined Paris as a playground for Olympic athletes, while other brands, such as Nike and Volkswagen, sought to inspire athletes rather than explicitly mention the Games. —Anne Marie Nelson-Bogle, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024

It was discovered hidden near the area of Heckscher playground, according to the Post. —Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 8 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