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

Talent fees on season tickets, league-level deals with the likes of PayPal, naming rights revenue not just for a stadium but for the playing field within the stadium. — ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026

The goal is for the athletes to take away lessons that extend well beyond the playing field. — Stephanie Ogilvie, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026

The biggest issue has been seats that have partially obstructed views of the playing field. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 18 Aug. 2026

The state adopted the new format this summer, along with adding two Independent Divisions for the postseason, as a way of evening the playing field of the postseason opportunities for the state’s football programs. — Chris Hays, Sun Sentinel, 17 Aug. 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