playground
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play·ground

noun \-ˌgrand\

Definition of PLAYGROUND

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

  1. The island was a playground of the rich and famous until the 1950s.
  2. These mountains are a playground for hikers, skiers, and nature lovers.

First Known Use of PLAYGROUND

1794

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