playground
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- noun
- /ˈpleɪˌɡraʊnd/
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zona de recreo
- Let's not spoil that because this is one of the most intense and delightful playgrounds I've ever stepped into.
- become a playground
There's like an adult playground and it's like cool ball pits.
- There's like an adult playground and it's like cool ball pits.
- But I think Essex at the time was more of a playground.
- You want to lean into that feeling and do those things and be in that playground of experiences.
- This is a guy who is treating life like a bit of a playground right now.
- If airports can become shopping malls and McDonald's can become playgrounds, surely we can reinvent the clinic waiting room.
- We're here for a reason for us to it's a big playground.
Examples
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Conversations can occur during any activity, including during transitions, on the playground, and during mealtime.
Academic text (2012) -
Martha's Vineyard, an island off the coast of Massachusetts, has long been a summer playground for the rich and famous.
Academic text (2009) -
Looks like a playground to me.
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And this whole city is our playground.
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It was all beautiful, like I said, with a, with a beautiful playground for the kids.
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The lagoon in Funafuti is a national playground and an absolutely breathtaking site.
Blog text (20) -
Innumerable shapes, shades, sounds, and flavors congregated at the Brooklyn playground for the Afropunk Festival 2012.
Blog text (22) -
The children laughed and played together in the bright, spacious playground after school.
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On sunny days, families gather at the playground to enjoy the swings and slides.
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The newly built playground features climbing structures and picnic areas for everyone to enjoy.
Synonyms
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A large public area with grass and trees for people to relax
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A large outdoor place with rides, shows, and games for fun
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A place people visit for rest and fun
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A place with hotels and things to do where people go for holidays
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A place with games, rides, and fun activities for children and families, like an amusement park
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A park with rides, games, and places to eat
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Etymology
Playground began as a 'ground for play' and people later used it for places where adults go for fun, sport, or holidays. That's why we call the Alps or an island a playground for skiers or the rich and famous.