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.

Recent Examples on the Web

With sport fields and courts, playgrounds, a community center, pool, splash pad, and more, the spot is always buzzing with activity. — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2026

Around the house is a deck and some wooden playground equipment, and a grassy open area where visitors park. — ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026

Other amenities include a standing wave pool, an outdoor skate plaza, a children’s playground, beaches, spas and cold plunges. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026

The playground was a total loss, Fort Worth Parks and Recreation Department spokesperson Karen Stuhmer told the Star-Telegram in an email. — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1768, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing playground

• adventure playground

Rhymes for playground

• abound
• aground
• around
• astound
• background
• campground
• clothbound
• confound
• earthbound
• eastbound
• expound
• fairground

Kids Definition

playground

noun

play·​ground ˈplā-ˌgrau̇nd 

: a piece of land used for games and recreation especially by children