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playground
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As a noun, playground means a large open space for children to play on, usually having dedicated play equipment (such as swings and slides).
Meanings of playground
4 meaningsnoun
outdoorsA large open space for children to play on, 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.”
figurativelyAny 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.”
An area where many people go for recreation, holidays or other purposeslocation
Similar: resort area, vacation spotYard consisting of an outdoor area for children's play
Meanings from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).