playground

noun

play·​ground ˈplā-ˌgrau̇nd How to pronounce playground (audio)
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 Mueller said Mullin, a Peninsula Democrat, was critical in securing the funding for the renovations for the playground at Coyote Point. Ryan MacAsero, The Mercury News, 13 Mar. 2024 Kid-friendly features Kids will love the dedicated children's pool and Mayan-pyramid water playground, while teens can enjoy activities like rock climbing and zip lining. Karen Cicero, Parents, 8 Mar. 2024 Opened in 2021, the park includes a playground equipment on a soft surface, including interactive musical pieces. Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2024 Latham did not answer questions regarding the removal of the slide and instead stated that playground equipment was installed and designed with industry standards and that it is routinely inspected by its park rangers. Maritza Dominguez, The Arizona Republic, 6 Mar. 2024 The event will feature egg hunting by age group near the complex's playground, followed by brunch and photos with the Easter bunny at the Lakeside Village clubhouse. Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 5 Mar. 2024 Police got a call around 2 p.m. Monday, after a teacher found a backpack at Oak Hill Elementary along a fence behind the playground away from where kids would typically play, said Blue Valley director of communications Kaci Brutto. Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 4 Mar. 2024 The playground has a multi-slide tower and rock climbing features for adventurous kids. Jen Guadarrama, The Indianapolis Star, 2 Mar. 2024 See the scene 03:09 - Source: CNN Popular ski resort has no snow this year Many skiers have made Italy’s Apennine Mountains their winter playground for decades. Alexandra Banner, CNN, 28 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1768, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of playground was in 1768

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Cite this Entry

“Playground.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/playground. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

playground

noun
play·​ground ˈplā-ˌgrau̇nd How to pronounce playground (audio)
: a piece of land used for games and recreation especially by children
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