playground

[pleɪɡraʊnd]

playground Definition

an outdoor area provided for children to play in, especially at a school or public park.

Using playground: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "playground" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The children were playing on the playground after school.

  • Example

    The city is planning to build a new playground in the park.

  • Example

    The playground equipment needs to be inspected regularly for safety.

playground Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for playground

Phrases with playground

  • a playground designed to encourage children to take risks and challenge themselves

    Example

    The new adventure playground has a zip line and climbing wall.

  • a playground located on the grounds of a school

    Example

    The students were not allowed to leave the school playground during recess.

  • a playground open to the general public

    Example

    The city's public playgrounds are free to use and open year-round.

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Summary: playground in Brief

'Playground' [pleɪɡraʊnd] refers to an outdoor area designated for children to play in, often found at schools or public parks. Examples include 'The children were playing on the playground after school.' and 'The city is planning to build a new playground in the park.' Variations include 'adventure playground,' which encourages risk-taking, and 'public playground,' which is open to all.

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