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.
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Schools and playgrounds and places that are so special to our family and so many others.
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Los Angeles Times Staff, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
The 19-page project list is online, and includes road resurfacing jobs, new sidewalks and playground and park upgrades.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2025
With over 80 parks, open spaces, and playgrounds, there are many ways to enjoy the outdoors, including kayaking and swimming in the Charles River.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2025
Tupelo is a comfortable city, with ample playgrounds and on-street parking.
—Emma John, AFAR Media, 7 Jan. 2025
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Los Angeles Times Staff, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
The 19-page project list is online, and includes road resurfacing jobs, new sidewalks and playground and park upgrades.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2025
With over 80 parks, open spaces, and playgrounds, there are many ways to enjoy the outdoors, including kayaking and swimming in the Charles River.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2025
Tupelo is a comfortable city, with ample playgrounds and on-street parking.
—Emma John, AFAR Media, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Playground.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/playground. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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playground
noun
play·ground
ˈplā-ˌgrau̇nd
: a piece of land used for games and recreation especially by children
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