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

The essential European jaunt Come summertime, Europe is transformed into a playground for global jet-setters. — Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026

As a smaller park, Bejster said a neighborhood playground is planned as well as a quarter-mile walking path, a game table with a board for chess or checkers, a soccer target game and a small fitness area. — Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026

The county purchased a brand new playground in 2022, but that did little to draw in visitors, or at least not the kind the Park and Recreation Department was hoping for. — Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026

The Marina Platform on Emerald Sakara Your own private Mediterranean playground. — Stephanie Orma, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 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