playground

Etymology

From play + ground. Compare Middle English playstede (“playground”) from Old English pleġstede.

noun

  1. (outdoors) A large open space for children to play in, usually having dedicated play equipment (such as swings and slides).
    The kids have to go to the playground during recess, no matter the weather.
    The local council have set up a new playground, equipped with slides, swings, and a climbing wall.
  2. (figurative) Any physical or metaphysical space in which a person or organization has free rein to do as they please.
    The exclusive tropical island was a millionaire's playground.

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