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playground
noun play·ground \-ˌgrau̇nd\
: an outdoor area where children can play that usually includes special equipment (such as swings and slides)
: a place where people go to do enjoyable things
Full Definition of PLAYGROUND
1
: a piece of land used for and usually equipped with facilities for recreation especially by children
2
: an area known or suited for activity of a specified sort <a vacation playground>
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First Known Use of PLAYGROUND
1794
Rhymes with PLAYGROUND
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PLAYGROUND Defined for Kids
playground
noun play·ground \ˈplā-ˌgrau̇nd\
Definition of PLAYGROUND for Kids
: an area used for games and playing
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