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

Shrieks and laughter punctuated the air as the kids raced around the playground. —Ava Berger, NPR, 28 Mar. 2026

There is a piazza that is also a fountain, and a playground that is also a theater. —Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026

Jason Magee was walking a popular trail in Mission Viejo when a familiar sight caught the corner of his eye — a rattlesnake slithering in the nearby bushes, dangerously close to a skatepark, playground and a dog park. —Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026

Police said the restrooms where the cameras were placed are often located near playgrounds and sports fields, areas that are regularly used by children and families. —Brandon Downs, CBS News, 26 Mar. 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