playing field

noun

1
: a field for various games
especially : the part of a field officially marked off for play
2
: a set of conditions for competition
usually used in such phrases as a level playing field

Examples of playing field in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web There’s the desire to quickly even the playing field and not fall behind by two games right out of the gate in a best-of-7 series. Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 25 May 2024 In the ad, the father eyes the playing field, cheers, then impulsively whips out his phone and purchases one avocado, three oranges, and some bananas. Zach Przystup, Baltimore Sun, 22 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for playing field 

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1584, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of playing field was circa 1584

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“Playing field.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/playing%20field. Accessed 2 Jun. 2024.

Kids Definition

playing field

noun
: a field for various games
especially : the part of a field marked off for play
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