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

Residents took to the streets and parks of the city, walking, shopping, taking children to playgrounds. —Fox News, 13 May 2024

Amid the family photos, J.J. included images of his mom Connie Watt posing with her three young sons and playing with her grandson on a playground. —Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 13 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1768, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing playground

• adventure playground

Kids Definition

playground

noun

play·​ground ˈplā-ˌgrau̇nd 

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