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

Kids will love the activities, playground, refreshing pool, ping-pong, and kids-only pool with lounge chairs. —Chelsea Adams, USA Today, 20 June 2026

From $840 Prince Karim Aga Khan IV built this villa in the early 1960s as a playground for his pals. —Todd Plummer, Robb Report, 19 June 2026

The campus includes a towering museum that covers the political and personal realms of the nation’s first Black president and first lady, while public spaces include a branch of the Chicago Public Library, a playground and athletic center, basketball courts and a picnic area with grills. —ABC News, 19 June 2026

Anthony Lacy, who traveled from Texas, brought his two granddaughters to the playground. —Jackie Kostek, CBS News, 19 June 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