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

Guided tours, a picnic area, a playground, and interactive exhibits make the castle a family-friendly attraction. —Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2026

So the circle at the end of the cul-de-sac became her and her brother and sister’s playground because there were no houses and no cars. —David Caraccio may 22, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2026

Rejections don’t exist in vacuums; the devastating, face-to-face playground rejection of a little Black child by a white child in 1961 New Orleans was taught by adults. —Literary Hub, 21 May 2026

During recess on the school playground, the student wore an oversized jacket with both of his hands in his pockets the entire time. —CBS News, 20 May 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