Playground: meaning, definitions and examples
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playground
[ ˈpleɪɡraʊnd ]
children
An outdoor area provided for children to play in, especially at a school or public park.
Synonyms
play area, play space, recreation ground
Examples of usage
- The children were having fun on the playground.
- The playground was filled with laughter and joy.
sports
An area designed for athletic activities, sports, or games.
Synonyms
athletic field, sports complex, sports ground
Examples of usage
- The basketball court is part of the playground.
- Many people gather at the playground to play soccer.
action
Engage in activity for enjoyment and recreation rather than a serious or practical purpose.
Synonyms
enjoy oneself, have fun, recreate
Examples of usage
- Children love to play and explore on the playground.
- Let's go outside and play in the playground.
Translations
Translations of the word "playground" in other languages:
🇵🇹 parque infantil
🇮🇳 खेल का मैदान
🇩🇪 Spielplatz
🇮🇩 taman bermain
🇺🇦 дитячий майданчик
🇵🇱 plac zabaw
🇯🇵 遊び場 (あそびば)
🇫🇷 terrain de jeu
🇪🇸 parque infantil
🇹🇷 çocuk parkı
🇰🇷 놀이터
🇸🇦 ملعب للأطفال
🇨🇿 dětské hřiště
🇸🇰 detské ihrisko
🇨🇳 游乐场 (yóulè chǎng)
🇸🇮 igrišče
🇮🇸 leikvöllur
🇰🇿 ойын алаңы
🇬🇪 სათამაშო მოედანი (satamasho moedani)
🇦🇿 uşaq meydançası
🇲🇽 parque infantil
Etymology
The word 'playground' originated in the mid 19th century, combining 'play' with 'ground'. It refers to a designated area for children to play and engage in recreational activities. Playgrounds have evolved over time to include various equipment and spaces for physical and imaginative play, promoting social interaction and physical exercise among children. Today, playgrounds can be found in schools, parks, and communities worldwide, serving as important spaces for childhood development and enjoyment.
See also: downplay, interplay, misplay, outplay, outplayed, overplay, play, playback, playboy, player, players, playful, playfully, playfulness, playhouse, playing, playlist, playoff, plays, plaything, playtime, playwright, playwrights, teleplay.