playground

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun an area where many people go for recreation
  2. noun yard consisting of an outdoor area for children's play

Etymology

From play + ground. Compare Middle English playstede (“playground”) from Old English pleġstede.

In classic literature

Synonyms

resort area, vacation spot

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