playground
noun
Examples of playground in a Sentence
Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 5 Apr. 2024
And accept that being one of the biggest kids on the playground gives you a responsibility to stand up for those who can’t.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2024
Students were evacuated from schools and sat in rows along sidewalks and playgrounds.
—Júlia Ledur, Washington Post, 3 Apr. 2024
Nonetheless, many of the facilities at Turkey Run — its nature center, playground and picnic areas — are still within the path of totality even with the shift in the map.
—John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 3 Apr. 2024
Inclusivity isn’t only limited to having accessible equipment on a playground, though.
—Brianna Kamienski, USA TODAY, 27 Mar. 2024
The port city is surrounded by mountains and fjords, providing a spectacular natural playground for visitors to explore.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
Concerns from elementary school parents over sightings of the man with a weapon resulted in Broadwater Elementary School staff covering a playground fence in tarp in August, when the school year began at the end of the month, the Billings Gazette reported.
—Julia Marnin, Sacramento Bee, 26 Mar. 2024
Little Tikes First Slide Buy on Wayfair $46 When your new toddler is still a little too small for the playground, this beginner-level slide is a great alternative for a climbing toy.
—Julie Evans, Parents, 22 Mar. 2024
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Word History
1768, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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“Playground.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/playground. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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