playfield
- noun
- /ˈpleɪˌfiːld/
- Have you seen the new playfield at the arcade?
Examples
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The ball shot across the playfield and hit the bumper with a loud sound.
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The playfields at the amusement park are always busy.
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Players must keep the puck within the playfield to continue the game.
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The lights on the playfield made the pinball machine look exciting and colorful.
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He skillfully launched the pinball across the playfield, aiming for the highest score.
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The bright lights illuminated the playfield as players eagerly waited for their turn.
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After adjusting the settings, the game began, and the ball rolled down the playfield.
Synonyms
An area marked for playing sports like soccer
An area of ground marked for playing sports like soccer
An area of land prepared and marked for playing sports
An area marked and prepared for sports, like a field or court
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Etymology
Playfield comes from the words play ('to take part in a game') and field ('open area'), so it names the place where the play happens. In machines like pinball, the playfield is the flat area where the ball moves and the game takes place.