playing field
noun
Definition of playing field
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
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First Known Use of playing field
circa 1584
PLAYING FIELD Defined for English Language Learners
playing field
noun
Definition of playing field for English Language Learners
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: an area that is used for playing some sports; especially : the part of a field that is officially marked as the place where the action of a game happens
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