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playland

noun

Definition of playland

as in playground

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Recent Examples of playland The river also acts as a water recreational playland with many Arizonans using the waterway to fish, kayak and paddle board. — Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 27 Apr. 2026 While there are moss species in the desert and on snowy mountaintops, the warm, moist environments of the Southeastern United States are a moss playland. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026 There will be snow, an ice rink, roasting marshmallows around a campfire, winter wonderland character encounters, a light walk, bounce house playland, free photo booth and food vendors selling refreshments. — Pomerado News, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026 Kids and families can enjoy free live music, along with an inflatable playland and other features. — Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 20 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for playland

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The playground is less playground, more sprawling treehouse, complete with climbing structures, waterslides, and two toddler-friendly pools.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
Some of the builders were delighted by the strange setup — the sleeping alcoves for him and Lakofski, the balustrade inspired by the chain link of a nearby playground (and, maybe, a little Frank Gehry).

— Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 30 Sep. 2026

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However, what hasn’t changed is that Hollywood (not a place but a swarming hive with no geographical boundaries) depends on the interaction of its human elements which is conducted under great financial and emotional pressure.

— Rick Nicita, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2026
From that central hive, passengers can head off to, say, the two-story beach club with dining at water level (and space for 24).

— Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of hive

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