Foundation level · Year 4 · free
playground
noun · Say it: PLAY-grownd
What it means
Foundationan outdoor area where children play, especially at school or in a park
At break time, we played tag all around the school playground.
Similar and opposite words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- play area
- schoolyard
More examples
- The new playground in the park has a zip wire and a tall slide.
Where the word comes from
It is made from the two words 'play' and 'ground'.
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