playground
word
/ˈpɫeɪˌɡɹaʊn/
PLAY-grownd
/plˈeɪɡɹaʊnd/
PLAY-grownd
Definition
An outdoor area with equipment where children can play, usually found in parks or near schools.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used for children’s spaces with slides, swings, etc. Collocations: 'at the playground', 'school playground'. Not the same as 'park', which is larger and may include a playground.
Spanish: parque infantil - área de juegosPortuguese (BR): parquinho - playgroundPortuguese (PT): parque infantil - recreioChinese (Simplified): 游乐场Chinese (Traditional): 遊樂場Hindi: खेल का मैदानArabic: ساحة لعبBengali: খেলার মাঠ - শিশুপার্কRussian: детская площадкаJapanese: 遊び場 - プレイグラウンドVietnamese: sân chơiKorean: 놀이터Turkish: çocuk parkı - oyun alanıUrdu: کھیل کا میدان - بچوں کا میدانIndonesian: taman bermain
Example Sentences
There is a slide in the playground.
basic
Let’s take the kids to the playground after lunch.
natural
The new playground has safe, soft ground for jumping.
natural
When I was little, I spent hours at the playground every day.
natural
The children are playing on the playground.
basic
My school has a big playground.
basic