playground
Meaning
- A large open space for children to play in, usually having dedicated play equipment (such as swings and slides).
- (figuratively) Any physical or metaphysical space in which a person or organization has free rein to do as they please.
- A sandbox for testing calls to an application programming interface.
Synonyms
resort area
vacation spot
play area
recreation center
athletic field
play-ground
dancing place
open area
play yard
Translations
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈpleɪɡɹaʊnd/
Etymology
In summary
From play + ground. Compare Middle English playstede (“playground”) from Old English pleġstede.
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