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playground

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈpleɪˌɡraʊnd/

Forms: playgrounds

playground means: An outdoor area where children play, often with swings, slides, and climbing equipment.

noun

CHILDREN’S PLAY AREAA2

An outdoor area where children play, often with swings, slides, and climbing equipment.

  • The children are in the playground.
  • Our local playground has two new swings.
  • They built a playground beside the school.

Similar words: play area

Common phrases: school playground, playground equipment, playground slide

FREEDOM TO ENJOYC1

A place or area of activity where people can freely enjoy themselves or try things.

  • The island became a playground for the rich.
  • This studio is a playground for young artists.
  • The internet offers a vast playground for new ideas.

How to use it: a playground for someone/something (The city became a playground for wealthy tourists.)

Common phrases: playground for someone, creative playground, playground for something

Questions about playground

What does playground mean?

An outdoor area where children play, often with swings, slides, and climbing equipment.

What is playground in other languages?

Türkçe: oyun alanı · Español: parque infantil · Français: aire de jeux · Deutsch: Spielplatz · Italiano: parco giochi · 日本語: 遊び場

How do you pronounce playground?

It is pronounced /ˈpleɪˌɡraʊnd/.

How do you use playground in a sentence?

The children are in the playground. Our local playground has two new swings.

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