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

Winter Activities in Yellowstone National Park Yellowstone National Park is a veritable playground for outdoor enthusiasts, wildlife fanatics, photographers, and adventure seekers—even in the wintertime. —Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2025

The playground features ramps, steps and platforms for agility training. —Kansas City Star, 26 Nov. 2025

Yosemite, Lake Tahoe, and Joshua Tree transform from crowded Instagram backdrops into serene playgrounds where the sound of nature is unbroken by human chatter. —Amplified Content Studio, Mercury News, 24 Nov. 2025

What policies are in place for areas where children are, like playgrounds and schools? —Charlotte Observer, 21 Nov. 2025

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