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.
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Other states restrict outdoor advertising near places where children are likely to be present like schools, parks, and playgrounds, restrict advertising at retail alcohol outlets, and prohibit alcohol sponsorship of civic events such as college football games and public transportation.
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William J. Burman, Denver Post, 24 Dec. 2025
Other park amenities include a ropes course, playground, amphitheater, baseball fields, and several trails.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2025
This 98-acre urban oasis offers walking trails and playgrounds, all with stunning views of the lake.
—Bill Bootz, Charlotte Observer, 23 Dec. 2025
At Boston Logan, playgrounds have been designed in collaboration with experts in museum education.
—Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 23 Dec. 2025
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William J. Burman, Denver Post, 24 Dec. 2025
Other park amenities include a ropes course, playground, amphitheater, baseball fields, and several trails.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2025
This 98-acre urban oasis offers walking trails and playgrounds, all with stunning views of the lake.
—Bill Bootz, Charlotte Observer, 23 Dec. 2025
At Boston Logan, playgrounds have been designed in collaboration with experts in museum education.
—Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 23 Dec. 2025
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“Playground.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/playground. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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playground
noun
play·ground
ˈplā-ˌgrau̇nd
: a piece of land used for games and recreation especially by children
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