playground

Definition

A large open space for children to play in, usually having dedicated play equipment (such as swings and slides).

Etymology

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

Example Sentences

• "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."
• "Where else in the world can you pre-order sushi and fondue on some of the trains, travel in family carriages equipped with mini-playgrounds, or use a request stop button at some small stations? Where else can you hear the announcement: "The train at Platform 4 is ten minutes late due to an incident in another country," as I did once at the Swiss station of Spiez?"