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noun play·ground \-ËŒgrau̇nd\

: an outdoor area where children can play that usually includes special equipment (such as swings and slides)

: a place where people go to do enjoyable things

Full 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>

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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

Rhymes with PLAYGROUND

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