plural playgrounds
1
: an outdoor area where children can play that usually includes special equipment (such as swings and slides)
2
: a place where people go to do enjoyable things
The island was a playground of the rich and famous until the 1950s.
These mountains are a playground for hikers, skiers, and nature lovers.
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“Playground.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/playground. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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