playing field

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noun

an expanse of level ground, as in a park or stadium, where athletic events are held.

Origin of playing field

First recorded in 1575–85

Words nearby playing field

play havoc, play hide and seek, play hooky, playhouse, playing card, playing field, playing trick, play in Peoria, play into the hands of, play it by ear, play it close to one's chest

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Example sentences from the Web for playing field

The playing-field was a quagmire, and the girls had to depend upon walking for their daily exercise.
The Princess of the School|Angela Brazil
From the biological and psychological point of view the playing-field is immeasurably superior to the gymnasium.
Parenthood and Race Culture|Caleb Williams Saleeby
The two girls hurried off to the playing-field, but took care not to approach together, in case of awakening suspicions.
A Patriotic Schoolgirl|Angela Brazil
It was growing dark when he passed the lodge, and crossed the playing-field towards the school-house.
The Master of the Shell|Talbot Baines Reed

British Dictionary definitions for playing field

playing field

noun

mainly British a field or open space used for sport

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单词	playing field
释义	playing field SEE SYNONYMS FOR playing field ON THESAURUS.COM noun an expanse of level ground, as in a park or stadium, where athletic events are held. Origin of playing field First recorded in 1575–85 Words nearby playing field play havoc, play hide and seek, play hooky, playhouse, playing card, playing field, playing trick, play in Peoria, play into the hands of, play it by ear, play it close to one's chest Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for playing field The playing-field was a quagmire, and the girls had to depend upon walking for their daily exercise. The Princess of the School\|Angela Brazil From the biological and psychological point of view the playing-field is immeasurably superior to the gymnasium. Parenthood and Race Culture\|Caleb Williams Saleeby The two girls hurried off to the playing-field, but took care not to approach together, in case of awakening suspicions. A Patriotic Schoolgirl\|Angela Brazil It was growing dark when he passed the lodge, and crossed the playing-field towards the school-house. The Master of the Shell\|Talbot Baines Reed British Dictionary definitions for playing field playing field noun mainly British a field or open space used for sport Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to playing field arena, turf, field, playground, stadium, recreation ground
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playing field

noun

Origin of playing field

Words nearby playing field

Example sentences from the Web for playing field

British Dictionary definitions for playing field

noun

Words related to playing field