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

One of northern California’s favorite playgrounds, just a two-hour drive from the Sacramento area, is near the top of the list of spiritual landscapes. — Gagandeep Singh, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2026

During the post-World War II construction boom, the Hamptons’ old-money dynasties were joined by affluent New Yorkers, transforming the region into an exclusive summer playground where the average home now lists for nearly $3 million. — Jason Motlagh, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2026

Matt Martin Our office will fund projects to repair local roads and sidewalks, improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists, and rehab playgrounds at local elementary schools. — Sabrina Franza, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026

New, brightly colored playground equipment includes swings, slides and climbing areas. — Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 22 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