playing field

noun
UK: /ˈpleɪ.ɪŋ ˌfiːld/
US: /ˈpleɪ.ɪŋ ˌfiːld/

  1. A piece of ground prepared for sports or games.

    1. The children are playing on the playing field now.
    2. The school's new playing field provides ample space for outdoor activities.

  2. A situation in which everyone has a fair and equal chance.

    1. We want a level playing field for all.
    2. New regulations aim to create a level playing field for smaller businesses competing with larger corporations.

Synonyms

arena pitch ground scene

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "playing field" in English means: A piece of ground prepared for sports or games., A situation in which everyone has a fair and equal chance..

The phonetic transcription of "playing field" is /ˈpleɪ.ɪŋ ˌfiːld/ in British English and /ˈpleɪ.ɪŋ ˌfiːld/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "playing field": arena, pitch, ground, scene.

Example usage of "playing field": "The children are playing on the playing field now.". More examples on the page.