sports field
Definition
- Noun:
- A piece of ground used for playing sports: A "sports field" is a designated outdoor area, typically covered with grass or artificial turf, used for athletic games and activities such as football, soccer, rugby, or baseball.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The school has a large sports field where students play soccer every afternoon. (A specific outdoor area for playing sports.)
- The team practiced on the sports field before the championship match. (The ground used for athletic training.)
Advanced Usage
"on the sports field": in the context of athletic competition or practice.
- Injuries are common on the sports field, so players must wear proper gear. (Referring to the environment of sports activity.)
"sports field maintenance": the care and upkeep of the playing surface.
- Proper sports field maintenance ensures a safe and level playing area. (Activities like mowing, watering, and repairing turf.)
Variants and Related Words
Sports ground (n): an alternative term for a sports field.
- The local sports ground hosts weekend rugby matches. (A piece of land used for sports.)
Playing field (n): a broader term for any field used for games, including but not limited to sports.
- The children used the playing field for a game of tag. (An open area for recreational activities.)
Synonyms
- Athletic field: a field used for organized sports competitions.
- Pitch (British English): a specific area for playing sports like soccer or cricket.
- The football pitch was muddy after the rain. (The sports field for soccer.)
Related Idioms
Level playing field: a situation where everyone has the same opportunities or advantages.
- The new rules create a level playing field for all competitors. (Fair and equal conditions.)
Field of dreams: a metaphorical place where aspirations are pursued, often referencing sports fields as sites of ambition.
- For many young athletes, the sports field is a field of dreams. (A place where hopes and goals are realized.)