- an area used for outdoor play or recreation, especially by children, and often containing recreational equipment such as slides and swings.
- any place, environment, or facility used for recreation or amusement, as a resort: The tropical island is an international playground for the rich.
- an arena of operation or activity.
- an outdoor area for children's play, esp one having swings, slides, etc, or adjoining a school
- a place or region particularly popular as a sports or holiday resort
- a sphere of activity
