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

People who live in the area are unsettled this could happen at a popular playground. — Brandon Truitt, CBS News, 26 June 2026

In keeping with more modern designs for public housing, the city plans new roads and parking as well as community gardens, a central green, a playground and dog park. — Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 26 June 2026

Stores would also have to be at least 1,000 feet from schools, hospitals, playgrounds and drug treatment facilities, while the CCA could maintain a public licensee registry, create a tip line and audit ownership and financial relationships. — Peter Su, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026

Storm damage closes Berwyn playground The Berwyn Park District has announced that recent storms have led to the temporary closure of the playground at Proska Park, 3001 Wisconsin Ave. — Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 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