playground
noun
play·ground
ˈplā-ˌgrau̇nd 
1
: a piece of land used for and usually equipped with facilities for recreation especially by children
2
: an area known or suited for activity of a specified sort
a vacation playground
Examples of playground in a Sentence
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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The entire episode was his playground–Michelle gave him free rein to spearhead it.
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Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 17 Apr. 2024
Coachella weekend one was a playground and a musical wonderland for Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce, who attended the festival with Taylor Swift.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 17 Apr. 2024
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Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 17 Apr. 2024
Coachella weekend one was a playground and a musical wonderland for Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce, who attended the festival with Taylor Swift.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 17 Apr. 2024
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“Playground.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/playground. Accessed 5 May. 2024.
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playground
noun
play·ground
ˈplā-ˌgrau̇nd
: a piece of land used for games and recreation especially by children
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