playground \ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\noun 1.: a piece of ground used for and usually having special facilities for recreation especially by children 2.: a locality suitable by nature or adaptation for vacation or holiday relaxation < England's mountain playground — L.D.Stamp > 3.: the scene or arena of a specified activity < the world of nature was chaotic — a playground of supernatural forces — R.W.Southern >