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
Why Executive Teams Must Rethink Mental Health as Infrastructure
Raw talent alone doesn't build winning teams—on the playing field or in the boardroom.
—
Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
In 2011, Fortune even rounded up the Fortune 500 CEOs who were most successful on the playing field, with Samuel J. Palmisano, IBM’s former CEO; Walter E. Robb, Whole Foods former CEO; and Boeing’s ex-chief James McNerney all making the impressive list.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 27 June 2025
This is most evident with brooms, as earlier discussed: in the very unlevel playing field that is Quidditch, the quality (and price) of the broom directly impacts ability.
—Literary Hub, 26 June 2025
It’s created a more equitable playing field where your zip code doesn’t determine your career ceiling.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 25 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for playing field
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
In 2011, Fortune even rounded up the Fortune 500 CEOs who were most successful on the playing field, with Samuel J. Palmisano, IBM’s former CEO; Walter E. Robb, Whole Foods former CEO; and Boeing’s ex-chief James McNerney all making the impressive list.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 27 June 2025
This is most evident with brooms, as earlier discussed: in the very unlevel playing field that is Quidditch, the quality (and price) of the broom directly impacts ability.
—Literary Hub, 26 June 2025
It’s created a more equitable playing field where your zip code doesn’t determine your career ceiling.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 25 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for playing field
Cite this Entry
“Playing field.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/playing%20field. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share