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

The money will replace the oldest playground in Boise’s inventory, swap a single portable toilet for a four-season restroom, build a new parking lot and bring the park up to standards set by the Americans with Disabilities Act, Records said. —Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 24 Apr. 2026

Hartsell Park is 14 acres and includes picnic facilities and playground equipment. —Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026

For families, Naper Settlement’s playground and splash pad will be open for the weekend in addition to face painting and various rides for children. —Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026

Families Safe, secure, and private with attentive staff, this is the perfect family holiday playground. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 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