playground
/'pleigraund/
Definition
- Noun:
- A designated outdoor area for children's play: A "playground" is a piece of land, often in a park or school, equipped with structures like swings, slides, and climbing frames for children to play on.
- A place or sphere of activity for recreation or amusement: "Playground" can also refer to any area, physical or metaphorical, that serves as a popular center for leisure or pleasure activities.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The children ran to the playground after school.
- The city built a new playground with safe, modern equipment.
- The beach is a popular playground for tourists in the summer.
- The wealthy elite see the island as their private playground.
Advanced Usage
- "to be someone's playground": to be a place where someone feels free to act, often without restraint.
- The stock market became his personal playground for risky investments.
Variants and Related Words
- Playground equipment (noun phrase): The structures and apparatus found in a playground, such as swings and seesaws.
- Adventure playground (noun phrase): A playground designed to be more challenging and creative, often using natural materials like logs and ropes.
Synonyms
- Play area: A general term for a space designated for play.
- Recreation ground: A public area for sports and games.
- Amusement park: A large commercial area with rides and games (a specific, large-scale type of playground).
Idioms Related
- "The playground of Europe": A historical nickname for Switzerland, referring to its popularity as a destination for tourism and winter sports.
- In the 19th century, Switzerland was known as the playground of Europe.
Noun
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yard consisting of an outdoor area for children's play
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an area where many people go for recreation
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