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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Those decisions shape the funding available for their schools, parks, playgrounds, and pools, as well as the libraries and community resources available to them. — Jeanette Senecal, Time, 3 Oct. 2026

The playground is less playground, more sprawling treehouse, complete with climbing structures, waterslides, and two toddler-friendly pools. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026

The development also would include a 17-acre community park with a playground, athletic fields and other amenities, as well as retail space. — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026

The middle box, for instance, was correlated with a playground in East London. — Literary Hub, 1 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1768, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing playground

• adventure playground

Rhymes for playground

• abound
• aground
• around
• astound
• background
• campground
• clothbound
• confound
• earthbound
• eastbound
• expound
• fairground

Kids Definition

playground

noun

play·​ground ˈplā-ˌgrau̇nd 

: a piece of land used for games and recreation especially by children