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

By the will of the people, the coast was enshrined in state law as a precious public asset accessible to the many, not a private playground fenced off for the few. — Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026

The park also includes a boat launch, picnic tables, charcoal grills, a sand volleyball court, cricket and football fields, a playground, fishing access, art installations and bike racks. — Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 10 July 2026

Messi beat Balenziaga twice, as well as three other Athletic players, during a crazy dribble that belonged in a school playground, not a cup final. — Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 10 July 2026

Just quash that bill and stop playing with the bullies on the playground. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 10 July 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