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

Many of us who grew up in urban or suburban areas may have fond childhood memories of parks or playgrounds as spaces of social connection and play. —JSTOR Daily, 14 Nov. 2025

Adding to the affordability is the fact the Sonoran Desert playground is packed with fun and free activities. —Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 13 Nov. 2025

This could include getting new playground equipment, replacing or modifying bathroom items or other improvements to the public space. —Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 12 Nov. 2025

The tower itself rises on the storied site of the former Friars Club, once a playground for entertainment icons like Jerry Seinfeld and Frank Sinatra. —Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 12 Nov. 2025

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