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Definition of playground - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
children's playoutdoor area for children with play equipment
- The kids spent the afternoon at the playground.
2.
holiday resortUK place popular for sports or holidaysUK
- The island is a playground for tourists.
3.
activityenvironment for free activity or experimentation
- The city became a playground for artists.
4.
technologyTECH. sandbox for testing software applicationsTECH.
- Developers use the playground to test new code.
Images of playground
outdoor area for children with play equipment
Expressions with playground
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environment rich in biological diversity
Coral reefs are considered a biologist's playground.
area or activity popular among wealthy individuals
Yachting is often seen as a playground of the rich.
ball used for games in playgrounds
Children were playing with a playground ball during recess.
structure for children to slide down in playgrounds
The children took turns on the playground slide.
place where rich people go for fun and luxury
Monaco is known as a millionaires' playground.
playground with unusual materials for creative and adventurous play
The children loved the adventure playground in the park.
insulting phrase used by children to tease others
He ignored the playground taunt and walked away.
luxurious place for millionaires to enjoy leisure activities
The island is a millionaire playground with private beaches.
situation where trouble is likely to occur
Without proper supervision, the internet can become the devil's playground for kids.
Origin of playground
Middle English, pleien (to play) + ground (land)
Terms with playground included in their meaning
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playground
seat hanging by ropes or chains for swinging
toy
playground equipment children use to glide down a slope
playground chase
game where one player chases others to touch them
playground equipment
playground bars for climbing or swinging by the arms
playground
constructed area for children's play activities
playground
raised sandbox for children to play
playground game
team sport where players dodge or catch balls
playground
playground equipment that spins when pushed
play
rock back and forth on a playground board that tips
playground
ride on a swing
playground
structure for children to climb on
playground equipment
structure with bars and ropes for children to climb on
playground equipment
move back and forth while sitting on a swing
playground activity
tag chase where caught players join the infected team and pursue others
playground ride
playground equipment with a balanced board
playground
rotating platform for children in parks
playground activity
traditional British children's game played using horse chestnut seeds
playground game
children's game of chasing and catching
playground
frame of bars for children's play
playground game
game where players search for each other
playground fun
toy consisting of a pole with handles and footrests used for bouncing
beach playground
heap of sand typically found on beaches or playgrounds
playground
smooth inclined surface for sliding down
playground
slide for children to play on
Examples of playground in a sentence
The new playground opened in the neighborhood park. The coastal town is a playground for surfers. The mountain resort serves as a winter playground. The lab became a playground for new ideas. For inventors, the workshop is a playground. The new software was first introduced in the playground.
Engineers often experiment with features in the playground.
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- French:aire de jeux, terrain de jeu, ...
- German:Spielplatz, Freizeitparadies, ...
- Italian:parco giochi, meta turistica, ...
- Spanish:parque infantil, parque de recreo, ...
- Portuguese:parque infantil, destino turístico, ...
- Chinese:游乐场, 度假胜地, ...
- Japanese:遊び場, リゾート, ...
- Arabic:مَلْعَب أَطْفَال, مَرْتَع, ...
- Hebrew:מִגְרַשׁ מִשְׂחָקִים, מִגְרַשׁ מִשְׂחָקִים, ...
- Russian:детская площадка, курорт, ...
- Ukrainian:дитячий майданчик, курорт, ...
- Hindi:खेल का मैदान, मनोरंजन स्थल, ...
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