playfield

noun

play·​field ˈplā-ˌfēld How to pronounce playfield (audio)
: a playground for outdoor athletics

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Protesters and members of CHOP security were aware a car had been stolen just as the white Jeep appeared near the tents on the playfield. — Sydney Brownstone, NPR, 2 Aug. 2026 That’s on the smaller side for commercial pinball tables and maps to playfield bumpers that are just 53 mm wide—way smaller than any prebuilt bumpers that are commercially available. — Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 26 May 2026 Pius, which already uses Dyer for sports practices through permits with Milwaukee Recreation, had been interested in a long-term lease of the playfield. — Rory Linnane, jsonline.com, 18 Dec. 2025 The project will feature 14 acres of open space, including plazas, playfields, and a long bike path. — George Avalos, Mercury News, 26 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for playfield

Word History

First Known Use

1808, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of playfield was in 1808

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“Playfield.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/playfield. Accessed 14 Aug. 2026.

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