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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Redbud Reserve would include 192 units across eight three-story buildings with a clubhouse, a playground and open space on what is now a vacant site.
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Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2025
Their Test match health has been reliant on two-match series against the smaller nations as India, Australia and England play the money-spinning series on their own playgrounds.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
This playground is designed to be accessible for individuals of all ages and abilities, promoting recreation and social interaction for people with and without special needs.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 8 June 2025
The target of the second attack was a children’s playground with a miniature railway, Terekhov said.
—Todd Symons, CNN Money, 7 June 2025
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Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2025
Their Test match health has been reliant on two-match series against the smaller nations as India, Australia and England play the money-spinning series on their own playgrounds.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
This playground is designed to be accessible for individuals of all ages and abilities, promoting recreation and social interaction for people with and without special needs.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 8 June 2025
The target of the second attack was a children’s playground with a miniature railway, Terekhov said.
—Todd Symons, CNN Money, 7 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for playground
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“Playground.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/playground. Accessed 18 Jun. 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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