playing field

noun

1

: a field for various games

especially : the part of a field officially marked off for play

2

: a set of conditions for competition

—usually used in such phrases as a level playing field

Examples of playing field in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Duo retains a bit less color detail in low light too, though Night Mode kind of evens out the playing field between them. — Nilay Patel, The Verge, 21 Oct. 2026

As women’s sports continue to grow, the leadership lessons associated with athletics are increasingly relevant beyond the playing field. — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026

These two teams are, very clearly, on two very different playing fields in terms of talent. — Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026

By abstaining from economic espionage, the United States has tilted the playing field against itself and magnified the Chinese threat. — David S. Cohen, Foreign Affairs, 8 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1584, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for playing field

• battlefield
• unconcealed
• unrepealed
• unrevealed
• afield
• airfield
• annealed
• appealed
• brownfield
• coalfield
• concealed
• congealed

Kids Definition

playing field

noun

: a field for various games

especially : the part of a field marked off for play